Before a victim of sexual assault is discharged from the emergency department, the nurse should

A) notify the victim's family to provide emotional support.
B) offer to stay with the patient until stability is regained.
C) advise the patient to try not to think about the assault.
D) provide referral information verbally and in writing.

Sexual Assault

Any form of non-consensual sexual contact or behavior, ranging from touching to more severe forms of sexual violence.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy, concern, and love to help someone deal with emotional struggles and stressors.

Stability

The state of being stable, in terms of physical balance, emotional steadiness, or predictability in a system.