A female client has an infection of the paraurethral glands. When asked by the client what these glands do, the nurse should respond: (Select all that apply.)
1. "These glands function like the prostate gland in the male."
2. "These glands secrete mucus near the vaginal opening."
3. "These glands secrete mucus."
4. "These glands are similar to the Cowper's glands in the male."
5. "These glands are located inside the urethra."
6. "These glands serve no real function."
1, 3, 5
The paraurethral glands or Skene's glands in a female are equivalent to the prostate in the male. They are located just inside of and on the posterior area of the urethra, and they secrete mucus. The bulbourethral glands or Bartholin's glands in the female secrete mucus near the vaginal opening. The bulbourethral glands are similar to the Cowper's glands in the male. The paraurethral glands do serve a purpose and function.
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