An Advanced Practice Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the External

question 34

Multiple Choice

An advanced practice nurse is preparing to assess the external genitalia of a 25-year-old American woman of Chinese descent. Which action will the nurse do first?

• A) Place the patient in the lithotomy position.
• B) Drape the patient to enhance patient comfort.
• C) Assess the patient's feelings about the examination.
• D) Ask the patient if she would like her mother to be present in the room.

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Definitions:

Parrot Fever

Also known as Psittacosis, an infectious disease transmitted to humans by birds, particularly from the parrot family.

Parotitis

Inflammation of the parotid gland, one of the major salivary glands, which can lead to swelling and pain near the ears.

Esophageal Varices

Abnormally enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus, often associated with significant risk of bleeding in individuals with advanced liver disease.

Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension is a condition characterized by increased blood pressure within the portal venous system, often leading to complications such as variceal bleeding, ascites, and encephalopathy.