Patients presenting to the emergency department after strangulation are in need of specialized care and treatment. Patient presentations after nonfatal strangulations vary dramatically; however, regardless of variation, no assumptions should be made about the seriousness of the injury. The clinician's goal should be a thorough assessment and evaluation, followed by treatment in accordance with individual patient needs. One way to ensure this comprehensive care is through the implementation of forensic nursing care and a detailed nonfatal strangulation assessment. In this case report, three different cases of women who reported to the emergency department after strangulation by their intimate partners are presented. Although all three patients presented differently, it is imperative to remember that not all patients present in the same manner, and therefore, bias associated with lack of injury, or presentation with injury, should not deter the treatment provided.
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