The primary assessment of a 27-year-old female who has been raped reveals no life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. The patient complains of pain in the vaginal area, but a focused assessment of her genitalia indicates no remarkable findings. When caring for this patient, which of the following statements would be most therapeutic for the patient?
A) "Please be assured that you are safe from harm here in the ambulance."
B) "I know that this is difficult, but you will need to be tested for HIV or other STDs."
C) "I need to look one more time at your genital area to see if there is any new bleeding."
D) "It may set you at ease to hear that in most cases, the attacker is apprehended by authorities."
A
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