An 18-year-old client is admitted to an emergency department,reporting that she has just been raped.On physical assessment,the nurse notices no trauma to the genital region.Which information should influence the forensic nurse's evaluation of this assessment data?

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The statement "Between 40 and 60 percent of sexual assaults leave no visible injuries" is important to consider in this scenario. Lack of genital trauma does not necessarily indicate consensual sex, and the inconsistency of verbalized reports and collected evidence should not be assumed without additional information. However, the fact that a significant percentage of sexual assaults do not result in visible injuries means that the absence of physical trauma does not necessarily rule out the possibility of rape.

An 18-Year-Old Client Is Admitted to an Emergency Department,reporting That