The nurse should be aware that a pessary is most effective in the treatment of what disorder?
a. Cystocele
b. Uterine prolapse
c. Rectocele
d. Stress urinary incontinence
B
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A A pessary is not used for the patient with a cystocele.
B A fitted pessary may be inserted into the vagina to support the uterus and hold it
in the correct position.
C A rectocele cannot be corrected by the use of a pessary.
D It is unlikely that a pessary be the most effective treatment for stress
incontinence.
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