Rape is serious

Our American society takes rape seriously. Third world countries do not. The female anatomy and examination can be crucial to trial proceedings and the definition of innocence or guilt in a rape trial. The nursing assessment and collection of evidence is often performed by an emergency department nurse. Omission of an important feature can win or lose a case. In my organization, only specially trained Emergency Department RNs are allowed to utilize what we call the “Rape Kit.” This assures proper collection and assessment is performed to protect the client.

tags
forensic nursing chronicles
forensic nursing
forensic nursing theories
forensic nursing diagnosis
forensic nursing assessment
Forensic Nursing Process
Forensic Nursing Violence Against Women