A client comes into the emergency department with signs of being sexually abused. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
a. Help the client remove all clothing
b. Contact a sexual assault nurse examiner to conduct the client's assessment
c. Notify the police of the abuse
d. Ask the client where the abuser is located at this time
ANS: B
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