A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. Which interventions should the nurse use while caring for this person in the emergency department? (Select all that apply.)

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Neutral, nonjudgmental care and emotional support are critical to crisis management for the victim of rape. The rape victim should have privacy but not be left alone. Some rape victims prefer not to have family members involved. The patient's privacy may be compromised by the presence of family. The rape victim's anxiety may escalate when he or she is touched by a stranger, even when the stranger is a nurse.

A Person Was Abducted and Raped at Gunpoint by an Unknown