The nurse is providing care for a client who was the victim of sexual abuse 8 months ago. Which ongoing, long-term treatment goal is appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Demonstrate effective coping strategies.
B) Involve significant others in the treatment plan.
C) Become aware of legal rights.
D) Establish rapport and build a trusting nurse-client relationship.
E) Move from victim to survivor status.
Answer: A, E
The process of moving a client from victim to survivor status and demonstrating effective coping strategies may take months to years, whereas the other treatment goals can be met in the short term (hours to days). The nurse should have involved significant others in the treatment plan, established rapport, and made the client aware of legal rights immediately after the sexual abuse occurred.
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