When an emergency department nurse teaches a victim of the rape trauma syndrome about reactions that may occur during the long-term reorganization phase, which symptoms should be included? Select all that apply
a. Development of fears and phobias
b. Decreased motor activity
c. Feelings of numbness
d. Flashbacks, dreams
e. Syncopal episodes
ANS: A, C, D
These reactions are common to the long-term phase. Victims of rape frequently have a period of increased motor activity rather than decreased motor activity during the long-term reorganization phase. Syncopal episodes are not expected.
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