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tfester

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A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
 
  a. Sims'
  b. Prone
  c. Lithotomy
  d. Dorsal recumbent

Question 2

When the patient with a psychosis is thought to be a danger to self or others, the admission to the hospital is by:
 
  a. probating.
  b. voluntary.
  c. physician's order.
  d. family request.



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tkempin

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Answer to Question 1

C
Lithotomy position provides maximal exposure of genitalia and facilitates insertion of a vaginal speculum.

Answer to Question 2

A
Probating can be done if the individual is thought to be a danger to self or others.




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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