What information does the nurse understand about the labia minora? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Contain the Skene's glands and Bartholin's glands
B.
Constitute the primary organ of sexual pleasure in women
C.
Provide lubrication and protective bacteriocidal secretions
D.
Resemble mucous membrane and do not have hair follicles
E.
Share an extensive lymphatic network with other vulvar structures
ANS: C, D
The labia minora resemble mucus membrane and do not have hair follicles. They provide lubrication and protective bacteriocidal secretions. The Skene's and Bartholin's glands are found in the vestibule of the vagina. The primary organ of sexual pleasure in women is the clitoris. The labia majora share an extensive network of lymphatics with other vulvar structures, leading to rapid spread of malignant disease.
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