To inspect the vaginal walls, you should first disengage the locking device of the vaginal speculum and then withdraw the speculum
a. while rotating the speculum into an oblique position.
b. as you slowly open the blades wider.
c. as you slowly rotate the speculum clockwise.
d. with the blades closed.
A
Disengage the locking device of the speculum to inspect the vaginal wall. Slowly withdraw the speculum but do not close the blades. Rotate the speculum into an oblique position as you retract to allow full inspection of the vaginal walls. Observe vaginal wall color and texture.
Do not open the blades wider, or rotate the speculum clockwise. Closing the blades will obstruct the view.
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