Victims of rape should be given privacy, respect, and assurance of confidentiality. What role can nurses play in the process in working with rape survivors? Nurses:
1. Provide continuous care once the victim enters the health care system
2. Examine evidence for its authenticity
3. Work with the criminal justice system to find rapists
4. Provide long-term therapy for psychological trauma
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Not only do nurses often provide continuous care, in some states nurses are trained as sexual as-sault examiners who gather forensic evidence.
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a. "Decongestants are too sedating for children and should not be used." b. "Decongestants should not be given to children under 7 years old." c. "Decongestant drops are recommended instead of decongestant sprays." d. "Decongestant sprays should be used no longer than 5 to 10 days."
Ignore pain due to fear of what it means.
A. Infants B. Toddlers and preschoolers C. School-age children D. Adolescents E. Young and middle-aged adults F. Older adults