When working with rape victims, immediate care focuses first on
a. collecting evidence.
b. notifying law enforcement.
c. helping the victim feel safe.
d. documenting the victim's comments.
C
The focus of care is first helping the victim feel safe. Assessment questions and the physical procedures often seem as intrusive violations of privacy, and even physically threatening to an already vulnerable individual. The patient might refuse to have evidence collected or to involve law enforcement.
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