Your patient in the emergency department has been sexually assaulted. The patient is withdrawn, confused and at times physically withdrawn. You realize that these behaviors are:

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These symptoms are normal for a patient who has been through such a traumatic event. During the acute phase of rape crisis, the patient can display a wide variety of emotional responses. The patient should be observed closely, but the patient may not need to be admitted to the hospital. The patient is not necessarily suicidal or depressed at this point.

Your Patient in the Emergency Department Has Been Sexually Assaulted