After assessing a victim of sexual assault, which terms could the nurse use in the documentation? Select all that apply
a. Alleged
b. Reported
c. Penetration
d. Intercourse
e. Refused
f. Declined
ANS: B, C, F
The nurse should refrain from using pejorative language when documenting assessments of victims of sexual assault. "Reported" should be used instead of "alleged." "Penetration" should be used instead of "intercourse." "Declined" should be used instead of "refused."
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