An 18-year-old college freshman is brought to an emergency department by her roommate. The client tells an admitting nurse that she was raped by her date when she refused to consent to his sexual advances
A sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) is called in to assist with the client's case. What should be the priority nursing intervention?
A) Help her to clean up after the examination.
B) Ensure medical stabilization.
C) Take pictures of the wounds.
D) Call law enforcement officials to report the rape.
B
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