A nurse at a campus medical clinical will be assisting with a 21-year-old client's pelvic examination. What question should the nurse prioritize at the beginning of this procedure?
A) "Have you ever had any kind of surgery?"
B) "Are you comfortable lying on your side during this procedure?"
C) "Do you ever have any problems with being incontinent of urine?"
D) "Have you ever had a pelvic examination before?"
D
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Determining whether the client has had a Pap smear provides insight into the client's health maintenance status and also helps the nurse determine the client's familiarity with this invasive procedure. Pelvic examination is not performed in a side-lying position. The client's urinary elimination and surgical history may be relevant, but these are not primary considerations.
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