A Raped Client Answers a Nurse's Questions in a Monotone

question 17

Multiple Choice

A raped client answers a nurse's questions in a monotone voice with single words, appears calm, and exhibits a blunt affect. How should the nurse interpret this client's responses?

• A) The client may be lying about the incident.
• B) The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction.
• C) The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern.
• D) The client may be having a compounded rape reaction.

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