Which is the priority nursing intervention for a patient who presents to the emergency department after a sexual assault?

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The priority action of the nurse is to stay with the patient and contact the sexual assault response (SART)team.The SART team will perform physical examination,provide counseling,and initiate investigation into the incident.Showering or bathing will remove evidence such as hair,semen,or DNA that may be used for prosecution by law enforcement.Providing personal hygiene products is not as important as contacting the SART team.The SART team sexual assault nurse examiner is trained to discuss the possibility of pregnancy and STI with the patient.

Which Is the Priority Nursing Intervention for a Patient Who