A 49-year-old female was the victim of a sexual assault. Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert and is breathing adequately. There is no gross external bleeding and her vital signs are stable. You should:

A. visually examine her genitalia for trauma.
B. start an IV at a keep-vein-open (KVO) rate.
C. question her as to the events of the assault.
D. discourage her from showering or douching.


Ans: D. discourage her from showering or douching.

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