What Should the Nurse Be Aware of with Regard to the Initial

question 16

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse be aware of with regard to the initial physical examination of a woman beginning prenatal care?

• A) Only women who show physical signs or meet the sociological profile should be assessed for physical abuse.
• B) The woman should empty her bladder before the pelvic examination is performed.
• C) The distribution,amount,and quality of body hair are of no particular importance.
• D) The size of the uterus is discounted in the initial examination because it is just going to get bigger soon.

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