The nurse is preparing a woman for a pelvic examination. Which action should the nurse take prior to the examination?
a. Cleanse the perineum with an iodine preparation.
b. Have the patient void.
c. Assist the patient into a knee–chest position.
d. Administer a suppository.
ANS: B
Instruct the patient to empty her bladder before the examination, change into a gown, and remove her underclothing. Instruct the patient to lie either on her back with her arms resting down at her sides (to aid relaxation of abdominal muscles) or in a side-lying position, according to the health-care provider's preference. Iodine preparation and a suppository are not necessary.
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