A nurse is preparing to assess a 9-year-old child who has been sexually abused. Which action would be the priority for the nurse?

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First, the nurse must establish a safe and supportive environment in which to conduct the evaluation. Second, the nurse needs to understand the forensic implications of the assessment, so that the interview format will be acceptable for disclosure in a court hearing. Further discussion during the assessment would provide information about when the abuse occurred. The use of anatomically correct dolls is helpful because it provides information about the abuse without overstimulating or distressing the child.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a 9-Year-Old Child Who