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A Victim of a Sexual Assault Comes to the Hospital

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A victim of a sexual assault comes to the hospital for treatment but abruptly decides to decline treatment and leaves the facility. While respecting the person's rights, which of the following should the nurse do?


A) Say, "You may not leave until you receive prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted diseases."
B) Provide written information about physical and emotional reactions the person may experience.
C) Explain the need and importance of infectious disease and pregnancy tests.
D) Give verbal information about legal resources in the community.

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