Which of the following descriptions would the nurse include when teaching a client about her scheduled colposcopy?
A) "A gel will be applied to your abdomen and a microphone-like device will be moved over the area to identify problem areas.".
B) "A solution will be wiped on your cervix to identify any abnormal cells, which will be visualized with a magnifying instrument.".
C) "Scrapings of tissue will be obtained and placed on slides to be examined under the microscope.".
D) "After you receive anesthesia, a small device will be inserted into your abdomen near your belly button to obtain tissue samples.".
B
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A colposcopy is a microscopic examination of the lower genital tract using a magnifying instrument. Use of a microphone-like device over the abdomen describes an ultrasound. Obtaining tissue scrapings that are examined under a microscope describes a Pap smear. Insertion of a device under anesthesia near the umbilicus describes a biopsy obtained via laparoscopy.
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