Question

An adolecent female arrive in the emergency department after a phyical aault. The upected attacker wa alo brought to the hopital for treatment of injurie. A male health care provider i aigned to examine the client. Which action would bet protect the client' right during the phyical examination?

Answer 1

An adolescent female arrives in the emergency department after a physical assault. How could the male nurse best protect the client's rights during the physical examination?

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Have a female health care worker present.

A female health care provider should be present to observe an examination performed by a male health care provider. Leaving the door open and informing the client's friends about her condition violates her right to privacy and confidentiality. Although the suspected attacker should be kept away from the examination room, having a female health care worker present during the examination best protects the girl's rights.

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