The nurse is providing care for a client who was raped. Which action by the nurse will help the client identify and prioritize concerns?
A) Help the client use problem-solving skills.
B) Provide anti-anxiety medication.
C) Tell the client that the event is over and it is now time to move on.
D) Instruct in guided imagery.
Answer: A
When helping the client who is victim of a rape with identifying and prioritizing concerns, the nurse should help the client use the problem-solving process. Guided imagery will help with flashbacks. Antianxiety medication will not help the client prioritize concerns. The nurse should not tell the client to "move on." Only the client knows when she will be ready to do this.
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