When assessing a 30-year-old female who was sexually assaulted, it is MOST important for you to:

A: ensure that all life-threatening injuries are treated.
B: discourage her from showering or changing clothes.
C: have a female EMT perform the assessment.
D: recognize that the patient is a walking crime scene.


Answer: A: ensure that all life-threatening injuries are treated.

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