You Are Performing a Vaginal Examination on a Patient with a History

question 23

Multiple Choice

You are performing a vaginal examination on a patient with a history of spina bifida. As you insert the metal speculum, the patient suddenly feels nauseated and is sweating, and her skin turns blotchy. What is your most immediate reaction to this situation?

• A)Replace the metal speculum with a plastic one.
• B)Put a blanket over the patient's legs.
• C)Remove the speculum.
• D)Take her blood pressure.
• E)Raise her legs above her heart.

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