A nurse is providing emergency care to an assault victim. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
a. Support the privacy of the victim
b. Assess the socioeconomic status of the victim
c. Question the victim about the details of the assault
d. Educate the victim about violence preven-tion
ANS: A
Supporting the privacy of the assault victim is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take when providing care. When providing emergency care, it is not the most appropriate time to as-sess the client's socioeconomic status or educate the victim about violence prevention. The foren-sic nurse will need to document the victim's account of the assault; however, there will be law enforcement involved to collect this data.
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