A nursing student asks an emergency department nurse,"Why does a rapist use a weapon during the act of rape?" Which nursing reply is most accurate?

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A weapon is often used as a means to intimidate and overpower the victim, causing fear and submitting to the perpetrator's demands. It can also be used to gain control over the situation and increase the likelihood of the victim not putting up resistance. It is a tactic used to exercise power and control over the victim, and not necessarily to cause physical harm.

A Nursing Student Asks an Emergency Department Nurse,"Why Does a Rapist