The nurse is preparing a community education session on the stages of the rape trauma syndrome. In which order should the nurse explain the phases of this syndrome?
1. Buys a weapon
2. Advocates for others
3. Desires revenge and feels guilty
4. Changes email address and phone number
3, 1, 4, 2
Explanation:
1. Buying a weapon occurs during the outward adjustment phase.
2. Advocating for others occurs during the integration and recovery phase.
3. Desiring revenge and feeling guilty occurs during the acute phase.
4. Changing communication methods occurs during the reorganization phase.
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