A Rape Victim Asks an Emergency Department Nurse, "Maybe I

A rape victim asks an emergency department nurse, "Maybe I did something to cause this attack. Was it my fault?" Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?

A) Pose questions about the rape, helping the patient explore why it happened.
B) Reassure the victim that the outcome of the situation will be positive.
C) Make decisions for the victim because of the temporary confusion.
D) Support the victim to separate issues of vulnerability from blame.

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