Your patient is a 20-year-old female victim of a sexual assault. Her roommate came home to their dorm room to find the patient curled up in bed crying, stating that she had just been raped "5 minutes ago." Physical examination reveals no trauma or any other abnormal findings. HR = 100, BP = 130/78, RR = 20, SpO2 = 99%. The patient agrees to be transported to the ED, but would like to change her
clothes and use the bathroom before she leaves. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?
A) Ask that the patient place her clothing in a paper bag.
B) Advise the patient that using the toilet, changing her clothing, brushing her hair and teeth, or washing any part of her body will destroy evidence.
C) Allow the patient to do as she wishes to avoid subjecting her to additional emotional trauma.
D) Ask that the patient place each article of clothing in a separate plastic bag.
B
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