Asked by Jehoshaphat Oneside on Sep 23, 2024
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The nurse cares for a victim of a violent sexual assault. What is the most therapeutic intervention?
A) Use accepting, nurturing, and empathetic communication techniques.
B) Educate the victim about strategies to avoid attacks in the future.
C) Discourage the expression of feelings until the victim stabilizes.
D) Maintain a matter-of-fact manner and objectivity.
Therapeutic Intervention
Actions or treatments undertaken to improve a patient's health or to treat a disorder, ranging from medications to counseling.
Empathetic Communication
The practice of listening and responding to others in a way that builds mutual understanding and trust, emphasizing empathy.
- Show proficiency in therapeutic communication methods when engaging with individuals who have been raped.
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Brendan Weinberg6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Victims require the nurse to provide unconditional acceptance of them as individuals, because they often feel guilty and engage in self-blame. The nurse must be nurturing if the victim's needs are to be met and must be empathetic to convey understanding and to promote an establishment of trust.
Learning Objectives
- Show proficiency in therapeutic communication methods when engaging with individuals who have been raped.