When Beginning a Health Maintenance Exam, the Health Care Provider

When beginning a health maintenance exam, the health care provider learns that an adult patient has been sexually assaulted the previous day. What is the initial responsibility of the provider?

A) Notify the police and encourage the patient to press criminal charges.
B) Perform a thorough gynecological exam and obtain cultures.
C) Question the patient about the events surrounding the assault.
D) Refer the patient to the emergency department (ED) for a forensic examination.