With Regard to the Initial Physical Examination of a Woman

question 10

Multiple Choice

With regard to the initial physical examination of a woman beginning prenatal care,the nurse should be aware of which of the following?

• 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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Definitions:

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