Question

An adolescent female arrives in the emergency department after a physical assault. The suspected attacker was also brought to the hospital for treatment of injuries. A male health care provider is assigned to examine the client. Which action would best protect the client's rights during the physical examination?

Answer 1

Have a female health care worker present.

Step-by-step explanation:

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 girl'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.