The paramedics bring a patient who has suffered a sexual assault to the ED. What is important for the sexual assault nurse examiner to do when assessing a sexual assault victim?
A) Respect the patient's privacy during assessment.
B) Shave all pubic hair for laboratory analysis.
C) Place items for evidence in plastic bags.
D) Bathe the patient before the examination.
Ans: A
Feedback:
The patient's privacy and sensitivity must be respected, because the patient will be experiencing a stress response to the assault. Pubic hair is combed or trimmed for sampling. Paper bags are used for evidence collection because plastic bags retain moisture, which promotes mold and mildew that can destroy evidence. Bathing the patient before the examination would destroy or remove key evidence.
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