The nurse is performing a gynecological examination and is ready to insert the speculum. The nurse would correctly insert the speculum at which of the following angles with the client in the lithotomy position?
1. 90 degrees
2. 45 degrees
3. Straight down
4. Straight up
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Rationale 1: The speculum should be inserted at a 45-degree downward angle. This angle matches the downward slope of the vagina when the client is in the lithotomy position.
Rationale 2: The speculum should be inserted at a 45-degree downward angle. This angle matches the downward slope of the vagina when the client is in the lithotomy position.
Rationale 3: The speculum should be inserted at a 45-degree downward angle. This angle matches the downward slope of the vagina when the client is in the lithotomy position.
Rationale 4: The speculum should be inserted at a 45-degree downward angle. This angle matches the downward slope of the vagina when the client is in the lithotomy position.
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