The primary role of the nurse in treatment of a rape victim is to:
a. Collect physical evidence of the rape.
b. Administer drugs as ordered.
c. Encourage the woman to forget about the rape.
d. Help the woman regain a feeling of control.
ANS: D
The rape victim has immediate and long-term responses to her experience. She can have long-term psychological complications that may be averted with appropriate counseling. The nurse's approach can help the woman regain a feeling of control, which can be helpful immediately and in the future.
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