A 42-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after being raped.
A 42-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after being raped. The AGACNP examines her and realizes
that the patient’s husband is the rapist. The patient does not want to press charges and wants to return home with her husband. The AGACNP’s initial action should be to:
A. Report the physical assault to law enforcement
B. Have the patient sign a release to go home with her husband
C. Consult psychiatry for a psych hold
D. Provide counseling to the patient regarding her options