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RAPE-TRAUMA SYNDROME<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE<br />

Embarrassment; humiliation; shame; guilt; self-blame<br />

Loss of self-esteem; helplessness; powerlessness<br />

Shock; fear; anxiety; anger; revenge<br />

Nightmares; sleep disturbances<br />

Change in relationships; sexual dysfunction<br />

OBJECTIVE<br />

Physical trauma [e.g., bruising, tissue irritation]; muscle tension/<br />

spasms<br />

Confusion; disorganization; impaired decision making<br />

Agitation; hyperalertness; aggression<br />

Mood swings; vulnerability; dependence; depression<br />

Substance abuse; suicide attempts<br />

Denial; phobias; paranoia; dissociative disorders<br />

[B] COMPOUND REACTION—(00143)<br />

Definition: Forced violent sexual penetration against the<br />

victim’s will and consent. The trauma syndrome that<br />

develops from this attack or attempted attack includes<br />

an acute phase of disorganization of the victim’s<br />

lifestyle and a long-term process of reorganization of<br />

lifestyle.<br />

Related Factors<br />

To be developed<br />

Defining Characteristics<br />

SUBJECTIVE<br />

Acute Phase<br />

Emotional reactions (e.g., anger, embarrassment, fear of physical<br />

violence and death, humiliation, self-blame, revenge)<br />

Multiple physical symptoms (e.g., gastrointestinal irritability,<br />

genitourinary discomfort, muscle tension, sleep pattern disturbance)<br />

Reactivated symptoms of previous conditions (e.g., physical/<br />

psychiatric illness); substance abuse<br />

Long-Term Phase<br />

Changes in lifestyle (e.g., changes in residence, dealing with<br />

repetitive nightmares and phobias, seeking family/social network<br />

support)<br />

Information in brackets added by the authors to clarify and enhance<br />

the use of nursing diagnoses.<br />

550 Cultural Collaborative Community/Home Care

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