A Friend Who Was Raped and Beaten Appeared to Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

A friend who was raped and beaten appeared to be coping well. However, she recently dropped out of school and shared with the nurse that she is having nightmares where it happens all over again, and these nightmares are becoming impossible to live with. Which of the following would be the concern of the nurse?

• A) A late psychological reaction of despair and hopelessness
• B) Depression that no one rescued her and saved her from the traumatic event
• C) Guilt and concern over what she could possibly have done to invite such an event
• D) Posttraumatic stress syndrome disorder (PTSD)

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