You are performing a young woman's first pelvic examination. You make sure to tell her verbally what is coming next and what to expect. Then you carry out each maneuver of the examination. You let her know at the outset that if she needs a break or wants to stop, this is possible. You ask several times during the examination, “How are you doing, Brittney?” What are you accomplishing
with these techniques?
A) Increasing the patient's sense of control
B) Increasing the patient's trust in you as a caregiver
C) Decreasing her sense of vulnerability
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
These techniques minimize the effects of transitions during an examination and empower the patient. Especially during a sensitive examination, it is important to give the patient as much control as possible.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which food is a good source of vitamin A?
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