A Person Was Abducted and Raped at Gunpoint by an Unknown

question 13

Multiple Choice

A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant.Which interventions should the nurse use while caring for this person in the emergency department? Select all that apply.

• A)Allow the patient to talk at a comfortable pace.
• B)Pose questions in nonjudgmental,empathic ways.
• C)Place the patient in a private room with a caregiver.
• D)Reassure the patient that a family member will arrive as soon as possible.
• E)Invite family members to the examination room and involve them in taking the history.
• F)Put an arm around the patient to offer reassurance that the nurse is caring and compassionate.

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Definitions:

Intergenerational Relationships

Relationships between individuals of different generations, typically involving younger and older family members, but can extend to any age-separated individuals.

Hospice Care

Care designed to give supportive treatment to those in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure.

Hospitals

Healthcare institutions providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.

Caregivers

People who provide care for others, often family members or professionals, supporting those with illness, disability, or age-related needs.