Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 12th Edition
Chapter 5- Violence Against Women
IN-CLASS/ONLINE CASE STUDY
Monica is a 20-year-old college student who was brought to the emergency department by her friend. She
said that she was at a party and passed out after a few drinks. When she woke up she found that her
panties were missing from under her skirt. Monica feels very sore in her vaginal area, has some bruises
on the top of her thighs, and she thinks that she has been raped.
1. What are the priorities of care in this case?
2. What assessments are done by the SANE nurse?
3. What are the components of the physical exam by the SANE nurse?
4. What additional assessments are needed?
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Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 12th Edition
5. What types of referrals will Monica need upon discharge?
6. What are the eight core goals of the Psychological First Aid kit that can be adapted to nursing
practice?
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