The nurse is preparing to examine the female reproductive system of a client. The nurse would anticipate using which of the following assessment techniques? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
5. Aspiration
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Rationale 1: Inspection. When completing the assessment of the female reproductive system the examiner will inspect the external genitalia.
Rationale 2: Palpation. Palpation will be used in the examination of the female reproductive system. The abdomen will be palpated to assess for the size and shape of the internal organs.
Rationale 3: Percussion. Percussion will not be employed in the assessment of the female reproductive system. Percussion will be used to assess the gastrointestinal and pulmonary systems.
Rationale 4: Auscultation. Auscultation will not be used to assess the female reproductive system. Auscultation will be used to assess the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems.
Rationale 5: Aspiration. Aspiration will not be used to assess the female reproductive system. Aspiration may be performed to obtain a sample.
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