NCLEX-RN · Question #635
The nurse has been caring for a 16-year-old female who recently experienced date rape. After having had crisis intervention and been hospitalized for 2 weeks, the nurse knows that the client is…
The correct answer is D. "I know now that it was not my fault, but I want to continue counseling after my discharge.". (A) This response does not show any insight; the client falsely assumes that she is responsible (B) The client continues to falsely assume responsibility for the rapist's behavior. (C) The client believes falsely that rape is an act of passion, rather than one of violence…
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The nurse has been caring for a 16-year-old female who recently experienced date rape. After having had crisis intervention and been hospitalized for 2 weeks, the nurse knows that the client is effectively coping with the rape when she tells the nurse:
Options
- A"I know it was my fault that it happened, because I shouldn't have been out so late."
- B"If I had not worn that sexy dress that night, he wouldn't have raped me."
- C"I know my date just had so much passion he couldn't handle me saying `no.' "
- D"I know now that it was not my fault, but I want to continue counseling after my discharge."
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B8% (2)
- C15% (4)
- D73% (19)
Explanation
(A) This response does not show any insight; the client falsely assumes that she is responsible (B) The client continues to falsely assume responsibility for the rapist's behavior. (C) The client believes falsely that rape is an act of passion, rather than one of violence, control, (D) The client has insight into the rape; she does not believe it was her fault and shows good judgment in deciding to continue with counseling after discharge.
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