Which Is the Priority Nursing Intervention for a Patient Who

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing intervention for a patient who presents to the emergency department after a sexual assault?

• A) Assist the patient to take a long hot shower to relax and feel clean again.
• B) Discuss the possibility of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
• C) Provide personal hygiene items such as shampoo and soap for the patient.
• D) Stay with the patient and contact the sexual assault response (SART)team.

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