During an assessment of a female patient's internal genitalia, the nurse feels a bulge along the posterior vaginal wall. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

A. Rectocele
B. Blocked gland
C. Cystocele
D. Prolapsed uterus


Answer: A

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