The nurse has been talking to a woman about the reorganization phase following a rape. Which response would indicate that the patient understands this phase?
1. "By using denial and suppression in this phase, I will eventually be able to accept what has happened to me."
2. "During this time, I won't talk much about the rape, because I am examining my inward feelings regarding the rape."
3. "During this time, I will repeatedly replay the role of the victim until I come to terms with the experience."
4. "My perception of a normal sexual relationship will be similar to my perception prior to the rape."
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Rationale 1: Denial and suppression indicate the patient is experiencing the outward adjustment phase of rape trauma syndrome.
Rationale 2: Denial and suppression indicate the patient is experiencing the outward adjustment phase of rape trauma syndrome.
Rationale 3: During reorganization, a victim adjusts her self-concept to include the rape.
Rationale 4: Sexual relationships often develop dysfunction after rape.
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