When a rape victim tells the emergency department nurse "I should have never been out on the street
alone," the most helpful response by the nurse would be
a. "Your actions had nothing to do with what happened.".
b. "Blaming yourself only increases your anxiety and discomfort.".
c. "You believe this would not have happened if you had not been alone.".
d. "You are right. You should not have been alone on the street at night.".
C
A reflective communication technique is more helpful than discounting the victim's role. Looking at
one's role in the event serves to explain events that the victim would otherwise find
incomprehensible.
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