When caring for a woman who was sexually assaulted, what is your best approach for collecting information surrounding the event? Choose all that apply
1) Use a calm, reassuring voice when asking questions of your patient.
2) Ask only close family members to describe events related to the incident.
3) Provide privacy by asking questions behind a closed curtain.
4) Document the details using the patient's own words.
ANS: 1, 4
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