The nursing diagnosis Rape-trauma syndrome is established for a rape victim in the emergency department. Select the most important outcome to achieve before discharging the patient
a. The patient will describe feelings of safety and relaxation.
b. The memory of the rape will be less vivid and less frightening.
c. Physical symptoms of pain and discomfort are no longer present.
d. The patient will agree to keep a follow-up appointment with a rape victim advocate.
D
Agreeing to keep a follow-up appointment is a realistic short-term outcome. The distracters are unlikely to be met during the limited time the victim is in the emergency department.
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