Question

seeking medical treatment after a sexual assault is critical to the victims health. a person may choose not to receive treatment because they dont think they have any injuries to be treated, but there may be undetected injuries. undetected injuries may include internal trauma, contraction of sexually transmitted infections, and shock. victims should also seek medical assistance to determine if a pregnancy may occur. additionally, victims must be treated by medical professional in order to obtain important evidence used by authorities to identify the attacker. medical staff is trained to carefully identify, collect, and preserve samples body fluids and other types of evidence that may be present on the victim and their clothing. collecting evidence immediately after the assault is critical, as the evidence may not be as reliable after the victim showers or washes clothing. according to this passage, why is it important to get a medical examination immediately after a sexual assault? check all that apply. to receive legal advice to receive emotional counseling to discover and treat unknown injuries to identify and preserve physical evidence to prevent or treat sexually transmitted infections to receive information about a possible pregnancy

Explanation:

The passage states that there may be undetected injuries (like internal trauma, shock), medical staff can identify and preserve evidence (important for authorities), there's a risk of sexually transmitted infections, and medical assistance can determine if pregnancy may occur. Legal advice and emotional counseling are not mentioned in the passage as reasons for immediate medical examination.

Answer:

• to discover and treat unknown injuries
• to identify and preserve physical evidence
• to prevent or treat sexually transmitted infections
• to receive information about a possible pregnancy