The nurse working with a victim of rape in a clinic setting is developing a plan of care for the client. Which short-term initial goal is most appropriate?
A. The client will care for her own physical wounds.
B. The client will verbalize her feelings about the event.
C. The client will identify an appropriate treatment plan.
D. The client will resolve feelings of fear and anxiety related to the rape trauma.
Ans: B. The client will verbalize her feelings about the event.
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