Author Question: The nurse is examining only the rectal area of a woman and should place the woman in what position? ... (Read 86 times)

dbose · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is examining only the rectal area of a woman and should place the woman in what position?

a. Lithotomy
b. Prone
c. Left lateral decubitus
d. Bending over the table while standing

Question 2

The mother of a 5-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has noticed her daughter scratching at her bottom a lot the last few days. During the assessment, the nurse finds redness and raised skin in the anal area. This finding most likely indicates:

a. Pinworms.
b. Chickenpox.
c. Constipation.
d. Bacterial infection.

chem1s3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse should place the female patient in the lithotomy position if the genitalia are being examined as well. The left lateral decubitus position is used for the rectal area alone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In children, pinworms are a common cause of intense itching and irritated anal skin. The other options are not correct.