A client who has just been raped arrives at the Emergency Room. The client is crying, pacing and cursing their attacker. Which is the priority therapeutic statement for the nurse to make?

The correct answer is D: "You are safe now." This statement prioritizes providing immediate reassurance and comfort to the client, addressing their emotional state and sense of safety. It acknowledges the client's distress and establishes a therapeutic alliance. Option A focuses on legal matters, which can be addressed later. Option B assumes the client has a spouse and could be triggering. Option C focuses on physical evidence, which is important but not the immediate priority. Remember, in crisis situations, addressing the emotional well-being of the client is the initial step.