The nurse is preparing to assess a female client's external genitalia. Which structures will the nurse include in this assessment? Select all that apply
1. Vagina.
2. Cervix.
3. Clitoris.
4. Labia majora.
5. Labia minora.
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
The female external genitalia include the clitoris, labia majora, and the labia minora. The vagina and cervix are considered to be internal genitalia.
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