A nurse is caring for a woman who was recently raped. The nurse would expect this woman to experience which of the following first?
A) Denial
B) Disorganization
C) Reorganization
D) Integration
B
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The acute phase of rape recovery is disorganization characterized by shock, fear, disbelief, anger, shame, guilt and feelings of uncleanliness. This is followed by denial (outward adjustment), reorganization, and finally integration and recovery.
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Removal of the ovaries is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Pleasure in the work setting b. Cooperation with fellow employees c. Fulfillment of basic needs d. High levels of anxiety
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