When a woman who has been raped is admitted to the emergency department, the nurse caring for the woman knows that the priority nursing intervention is:
A) Explaining exactly what will need to be done to preserve legal evidence.
B) Assuring the woman that everything will be all right.
C) Creating a safe, secure atmosphere for her.
D) Contacting family members.
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