Case Scenario:
A woman is admitted to the adult inpatient behavioral health unit after experiencing flashbacks to her rape
that occurred when she was a 12-year-old girl while at her babysitter’s. She was raped by the babysitter’s 15-
year-old son and three of his friends. Upon admission, the client is quiet, curled on her side in the fetal
position on the bed, and rejecting of others who enter her room, shrinking to the far side of the bed whenever
any person opens her door. Her sister, who accompanied her to the hospital, tells you that the client has been
like this since a news story appeared last week about a young girl being abducted from a mall and beaten and
raped by several teenage boys. The client has not eaten, slept, or gone to work since hearing the news
account.
a. What trauma/stress-related disorder is this client experiencing?
b. What risk factors does she exhibit?
c. List at least two treatment interventions that are viable options to assist the client at this time.
Instructions
Read Thoroughly: Familiarize yourself with the case, noting key elements like symptoms, medical history, and
social factors affecting the patient.
Research: Conduct scholarly research to better understand the condition presented in the case study. Use at
least five peer-reviewed articles to support your analysis.
Ethical Considerations: Examine any ethical considerations associated with the case. For example, consider
patient consent, confidentiality, and duty of care.
Reflection: Write a 300-word reflection on what you have learned from this assignment and how it will impact
your future practice.
Due Date: The initial post and peer responses are due every Saturday at 11:30 p.m.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ensure that all sources are correctly cited and that you have not copied
material from other sources unless appropriately cited.
