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Question:

You are called to provide emergency treatment to a female rape victim. Law enforcement is already on scene. It’s important to do all of the following, except ____.

A Ask the woman to tell you details about what happened.
explanation

Asking detailed information about the assault is the job of law enforcement. Also, at this point in time, the woman usually does not want to relive the experience. Asking her to do so may cause a shut down in communication which may delay appropriate medical care. You can ask questions, but they should be medical in nature, such as, “Do you have any pain?”

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