A client is being seen in the emergency department after being raped. The nurse realizes that the physical violence often associated with rape is explained as:
1. A message of victory to the victim.
2. An effort to physically discourage the victim from breaking free.
3. A mechanism to show the victim hidden sexual interests.
4. An outlet for the rapist's rage, and relief from internal turmoil.
4. An outlet for the rapist's rage, and relief from internal turmoil.
Rationale:
The ability to injure and traumatize provides an outlet for the rapist's rage and temporary relief from turmoil. The rapist strikes out at others to relieve psychological pain. There is little concern or thought about how the victim will react. The rapist's main goal is to relieve personal rage, not to physically discourage the victim. The act has little to do with sexual interests or personal victory; it is the rapist's method of controlling the victim and releasing personal rage.
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