Which intervention demonstrates the SANE nurse's unique attention to the assessment of a sexual assault?
a. Conducting the assessment in the most private exam room
b. Not directly questioning the patient about the attack or the attacker
c. Identifying that the patient is showing signs of anxiety by withdrawing
d. Meticulously assessing the patient for signs of any resulting physical trauma
ANS: C
Throughout the physical examination, the SANE nurse will be attuned to the victim's mental status and monitor him or her for signs and symptoms of anxiety, panic, and grief. The event and the assailant are topics that must be discussed. The remaining options identify interven-tions that are considered a nursing responsibility and not unique to the role of the SANE nurse.
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