A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. Which interventions should the nurse use while caring for this person in the emergency department? (Select all that apply.)

A) Allow the person to talk at a comfortable pace.
B) Pose questions in nonjudgmental, empathic ways.
C) Place the person in a private room with a caregiver.
D) Reassure the person that a family member will arrive as soon as possible.
E) Invite family members to the examination room and involve them in taking the history.

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Raven Canlapan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, B, C, Explanation :  Neutral, nonjudgmental care and emotional support are critical to crisis management for the victim of rape. The rape victim should have privacy but not be left alone. Some rape victims prefer not to have family members involved. The patient's privacy may be compromised by the presence of family. The rape victim's anxiety may escalate when he or she is touched by a stranger, even when the stranger is a nurse.

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