Asked by Jurgen Brecani on May 22, 2024
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During an examination, how would the nurse expect the cervical os of a woman who has never had children to appear?
A) Everted
B) Stellate
C) Small and round
D) As a horizontal irregular slit
Cervical Os
The opening of the cervix, leading from the vagina to the uterus, which changes during labor.
Stellate
Describes something that is star-shaped, often used in anatomical terms to describe the structure of certain cells or scars.
- Comprehend the optimal protocols for performing pelvic assessments across diverse groups.
Verified Answer
DD
Deondé DeGennaroMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The cervical os in a nulliparous woman is small and round. In the parous woman, it is a horizontal, irregular slit that also may show healed lacerations on the sides. It does not appear stellate (resembling a star shape) or everted (rolled out).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the optimal protocols for performing pelvic assessments across diverse groups.
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