The nurse is assisting the health care provider with the first prenatal exam of a client. Prior to the vaginal speculum examination, which information should the nurse give the client to improve the client's comfort during the examination?
A. "Right when the speculum is being inserted in your vagina, you should hold your breath."
B. "As the speculum is being inserted, clench your fists as tightly as possible."
C. "It will help if you begin to do isometric exercises with your hands so you won't think about the speculum being inserted in your vagina."
D. "You need to bear down as the speculum is being inserted because it will help you relax."
Answer: D
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