Asked by Belina Tarlit on Jun 22, 2024
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A rape victim says to the nurse, "I always try to be so careful. I know I should not have walked to my car alone. Was this attack my fault?" Which communication by the nurse is most therapeutic?
A) Support the victim to separate issues of vulnerability from blame.
B) Emphasize the importance of using a buddy system in public places.
C) Reassure the victim that the outcome of the situation will be positive.
D) Pose questions about the rape and help the patient explore why it happened.
Vulnerability
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Buddy System
A safety measure where two people, the "buddies," operate together as a single unit so that they are able to monitor and help each other.
Therapeutic Communication
An interaction technique used by healthcare professionals to support, educate, or counsel patients effectively.
- Establish impactful communication methods with those showing signs of despondency.
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Vishnu ManoharanJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Although the victim may have made choices that made her vulnerable, she is not to blame for the rape. Correcting this distortion in thinking allows the victim to begin to restore a sense of control. This is a positive response to victimization. The distracters do not permit the victim to begin to restore a sense of control or offer use of nontherapeutic communication techniques. In this interaction, the victim needs to talk about feelings rather than prevention.
Learning Objectives
- Establish impactful communication methods with those showing signs of despondency.