A patient was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. Which nursing interventions are appropriate while caring for the patient in the emergency department?

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The appropriate nursing interventions include allowing the patient to talk at a comfortable pace, placing the patient in a private room with a caregiver to ensure privacy and safety, and posing questions in nonjudgmental, empathetic ways to provide emotional support. Inviting family members or physical contact like putting an arm around the patient may not be appropriate without the patient's consent.

A Patient Was Abducted and Raped at Gunpoint by an Unknown