A nursing colleague says,"This patient was admitted claiming to have been raped by her boyfriend,but just look at the sexy clothes she's wearing." Which response reflects an understanding of the most likely source of the colleague's comment?

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The correct option is the most professional response to a colleague who shows evidence of a bias.Although most nurses do not actually blame survivors for what has happened to them,research reveals that they are less tolerant of certain behaviors,such as going out late at night,not locking car doors,wearing provocative clothing,or not resisting the assault "enough." The first step in providing effective nursing care in this situation is exploring one's own attitudes toward victims of this crime.

A Nursing Colleague Says,"This Patient Was Admitted Claiming to Have