A 20-year-old female asks the nurse when she should begin having pelvic examinations. The nurse would respond by asking:
1. "Are you sexually active?"
2. "Are you on any medications?"
3. "Do you have a boyfriend?"
4. "Are you pregnant?"
"Are you sexually active?"
Rationale: The United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that sexually active females have pelvic examinations when they are sexually active. Asking about medications is too broad of a question and does not give the nurse information on the client's sexual practices. Having a boyfriend does not always indicate that the client is sexually active. Pregnancy is a reason for a pelvic examination, but the nurse should not assume that the client may be pregnant.
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