Concerning the initial physical exam of a woman beginning prenatal care, maternity nurses should be aware that:
1. only women who show physical signs or meet the sociologic profile should be assessed for physical abuse.
2. the woman's bladder should be empty before pelvic examination.
3. distribution, amount, and quality of body hair are of no particular importance.
4. size of the uterus is discounted in the initial exam because it is just going to get bigger soon.
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1. Incorrect. All women should be assessed for a history of physical abuse, particularly be-cause the likelihood of abuse increases during pregnancy.
2. Correct. An empty bladder aids in examination, plus it offers an easy opportunity to get a urine sample for a number of tests.
3. Incorrect. Body hair is important to note because it reflects nutritional status, endocrine function, and hygiene.
4. Incorrect. Particular attention is paid to the size of the uterus because it is an indication of the duration of gestation.
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