The nurse is caring for a patient in the ED following a sexual assault. The patient is hysterical and crying. The patient states, "I know I'm pregnant now, maybe I have HIV; why did this happen to me?" The nurse's best response is which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the ED following a sexual assault. The patient is hysterical and crying. The patient states, "I know I'm pregnant now, maybe I have HIV; why did this happen to me?" The nurse's best response is which of the following?


a) "Do you want to discuss antipregnancy measures?"

b) "Do you want the phone number for the National Sexual Assault Hotline?"

c) "Would you like us to complete HIV testing?"

d) "Let's talk about this; do you want me to call a support person?"



Asnwer: "Let's talk about this; do you want me to call a support person?"