During the Examination Portion of a Patient's Visit,she Will Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

During the examination portion of a patient's visit,she will be in the lithotomy position.Which of the following statements reflect some things that the nurse can do to make this more comfortable for her?

• A)Ask her to place her hands and arms behind her head.
• B)Elevate her head and shoulders to maintain eye contact.
• C)Allow her to choose to have her feet in the stirrups or have them resting side by side on the edge of the table.
• D)Allow her to keep her buttocks about 15 cm from the edge of the table to prevent her from feeling as if she will fall off.

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