A nurse interviews a 17-year-old male victim of sexual assault. The victim is reluctant to talk about the experience. Which comment should the nurse offer to this victim?
a. "Male victims of sexual assault are usually better equipped than women to deal with the emotional pain that occurs."
b. "Male victims of sexual assault often experience physical injuries and are assaulted by more than one person."
c. "Do you have any male friends who have also been victims of sexual assault?"
d. "Why do you think you became a victim of sexual assault?"
ANS: B
Few rape survivors seek help, even with serious injury; so, it is important for the nurse to help the victim discuss the experience. The correct response therapeutically gives information to this victim. A male rape victim is more likely to experience physical trauma and to have been victimized by several assailants. Males experience the same devastation, physical injury, and emotional consequences as females. Although they may cover their responses, they too benefit from care and treatment. "Why" questions represent probing, which is a non-therapeutic communication technique. The victim may or may not have friends who have had this experience, but it's important to talk about his feelings rather than theirs.
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