The nurse is putting together a presentation on the prevention of sexu

The nurse is putting together a presentation on the prevention of sexual abuse. She should incor-porate which of the following?

1. Abusers fit into easily identified, classic profiles.
2. Intensity is generally increased during pregnancies.
3. Sexual abuse is found primarily in lower socioeconomic groups.
4. Most of the incidents occur with strangers or unknown assailants.

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Sexual abuse may begin, continue, or even intensify during pregnancy. The abuser may not fit any classic description. Sexual abuse crosses all gender, socioeconomic, age, and ethnic groups. Most often sexual abuse is at the hands of a former intimate partner or family member.