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:

Confidence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

Substantia Nigra

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Delirium

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