A patient says, "I was raped 2 hours ago." The patient coherently, quietly, and calmly states the facts in a monotone voice. The nurse should assess this behavior as:

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In the impact stage of trauma response, the individual might appear quite normal because the reality of the attack has not yet "registered." The emotional response might be delayed for hours or even days. The other options are not plausible.

A Patient Says, "I Was Raped 2 Hours Ago