Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assisting with a pelvic examination of a client during their first prenatal visit.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Instructing the client to bear down when the speculum is inserted is correct. Bearing down helps relax the pelvic muscles, making it easier to insert the speculum and perform the examination with minimal discomfort.