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The nurse notes that the uterus is folded backward at a 90-degree angle with the cervix tilted upward when examining a female client. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?
 
  1. Retroversion.
  2. Retroflexion.
  3. Midposition.
  4. Anteversion.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a female client's external genitalia. Which structures will the nurse include in this assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Vagina.
  2. Cervix.
  3. Clitoris.
  4. Labia majora.
  5. Labia minora.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Normal variations of uterine position include anteversion (the uterus is tilted forward, the cervix is tilted downward), midposition (the uterus lies parallel to the tailbone, the cervix is pointed straight), and retroversion (the uterus is tilted backward, the cervix is tilted upward). Abnormal variations of uterine position include retroflexion (the uterus is folded backward at a 90-degree angle, the cervix is tilted upward).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
The female external genitalia include the clitoris, labia majora, and the labia minora. The vagina and cervix are considered to be internal genitalia.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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