The nurse is preparing a client for a pelvic examination. Which of the following would be included in the nurse's instructions?
A) Ask the client to empty her bladder before the examination.
B) Ask the client to take shallow breaths during the examination.
C) Place the client in a prone position on the examination table.
D) Tell the client that she will feel no discomfort related to the examination.
A
Feedback:
In preparation for the examination, the nurse should ask the client to empty her bladder and encourage her to breathe deeply and relax to minimize the discomfort associated with the examination. The client would be placed in the lithotomy position.
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