A Forensic Nurse Collects a Semen Sample from a Rape

question 14

Multiple Choice

A forensic nurse collects a semen sample from a rape victim. Which nursing action would maintain the proper chain of evidence?

• A)A collected sample is labeled, sealed, and kept in a locked refrigerator until given to police.
• B)The sample is locked in a special container and given to the pathologist.
• C)The sample is placed in the medication room refrigerator prior to police collection.
• D)The sample is sealed and immediately given to police to avoid contamination.

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