During an Internal Examination of a Woman's Genitalia,the Nurse Will

question 45

Multiple Choice

During an internal examination of a woman's genitalia,the nurse will use which technique for proper insertion of the speculum?

• A) Instruct the woman to bear down, open the speculum blades, and apply in a swift, upward movement.
• B) Insert the blades of the speculum on a horizontal plane, turning them to a 30-degree angle while continuing to insert them. Ask the woman to bear down after the speculum is inserted.
• C) Instruct the woman to bear down, turn the width of the blades horizontally, and insert the speculum at a 45-degree angle downward toward the small of the woman's back.
• D) Lock the blades open by turning the thumbscrew. Once the blades are open, apply pressure to the introitus and insert the blades at a 45-degree angle downward to bring the cervix into view.

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