A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a sexual assault that occurred 6 hours ago. She is distressed but medically stable. Wha...

Question

A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a sexual assault that occurred 6 hours ago. She is distressed but medically stable. What is the most appropriate immediate set of interventions?

Accepted Answer

Provide trauma-informed care, emergency contraception, STI prophylaxis, forensic evidence collection with consent, and arrange psychological support

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Advise her to report to police and discharge without medical care

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Perform a pelvic examination only and arrange follow-up

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Offer antibiotics only if she becomes symptomatic

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Delay all interventions until legal counsel is present

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute management after sexual assault

A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after a sexual assault that occurred 6 hours ago. She is distressed but medically stable. What is the most appropriate immediate set of interventions?