The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Emergency Department After

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to the Emergency Department after being beaten and raped.She is agitated and frightened that her attacker may find her in the hospital and try to kill her.The nurse informs the patient that:

• A) She is safe in the hospital, and that she needs to provide her name
• B) She can be admitted to the hospital without anyone knowing it
• C) Her records will be used as evidence in the trial
• D) Since she has come to the hospital, she has to be examined by the doctor

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

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Stimulants

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A condition where the use of, or withdrawal from, drugs leads to hallucinations, delusions, or confused thinking.

Psychological Dependence

A condition characterized by an emotional or mental reliance on a substance or behavior.