During a group session of rape trauma survivors the nurse notes that one participant is in the reorganization phase of recovery. What did this participant demonstrate to cause the nurse to make this decision? Select all that apply
1. Blames the assailant for the rape
2. Asks what she did to deserve the attack
3. Explains about constantly reliving the rape
4. Asks when the nightmares are going to stop
5. Talks about having one-night stands after bar hopping
3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Blaming the assailant is a behavior consistent with the integration and recovery phase.
2. Asking what she did to deserve the attack is a characteristic of the acute phase.
3. Constantly reliving the rape or having flashbacks is a characteristic of the reorganization phase.
4. Experiencing nightmares is a characteristic of the reorganization phase.
5. Risky sexual behavior is a characteristic of the reorganization phase.
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