The nurse in the emergency department is conducting an assessment of a woman who has presented with abdominal pain.
While preparing to insert a urinary catheter as ordered, the nurse notes that the patient has undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) earlier in her life. When addressing this issue with the patient, it is imperative that the nurse do which of the following?
A) Adopt a mindset of respect and cultural competence.
B) Assess the cultural factors that contributed to the practice.
C) Explain why most Americans are uncomfortable with FGM.
D) Obtain a swab of the woman's genitalia and gather a urine sample for routine urinalysis.
Question 2
A nurse who works in a busy, urban clinic is aware of the importance of a thorough assessment of sexual history for the women who are patients of the clinic. When initiating such assessments, the nurse should begin by:
A) Briefly explaining the health consequences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
B) Informing the patient that she will be asked some questions about her sexual health
C) Asking the patient if she feels like she is accepting of her sexuality
D) Asking the patient if she has any friends or family who have experienced sexual health issues
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
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WOMAN FROM BRASSEMPOUY
Landmarks for cardiovascular assessment
Emergency Care
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