Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 102-105 , April 2008

Comparison of Cervical Os Versus Vaginal Evidentiary Findings During Sexual Assault Exam

  • Jean A. Morgan, MSN, CNP, RN, FNE SANE-A

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Jean A. Morgan, MSN, CNP, RN, FNE, SANE-A, Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive NW, Canton, OH 44708

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 Earn Up to 8 CE Hours. See page 185.

PII: S0099-1767(07)00287-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.04.022

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 102-105 , April 2008

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