A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). (Item 1/6) Exhibits Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The nurse should identify the client's dropdownanddropdown are consistent with sexual assault.
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale for correct choices: Fingernail assessment: Broken fingernails can be a sign of a struggle, as the client may have tried to defend themselves during the assault. Such injuries are commonly seen in cases of sexual assault, where victims may attempt to resist or protect themselves. Diagnostic results: The positive urine drug screen for GHB is key as it is often used as a "date rape drug" due to its ability to cause sedation, memory loss, and impaired judgment. Its presence supports the possibility of the client being drugged as part of a sexual assault. Rationale for incorrect choices: Blood pressure: Blood pressure readings are typically not indicative of sexual assault. While anxiety or trauma can affect blood pressure, this measurement alone does not provide information directly related to sexual assault. Her BP is also within normal range. Abdominal examination: Mild tenderness in the abdomen could be incidental or related to other causes but is not directly linked to the typical findings in a sexual assault case. Abdominal examination would generally not be the primary assessment for identifying sexual assault unless there was significant trauma or injury to the abdomen. Temperature: A normal temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) does not indicate anything specific to sexual assault. While fever may occur in cases of infection, it is not a defining characteristic of sexual assault and doesn't help in confirming the occurrence.