Nursing Application: Female
Reproductive and Urinary Systems
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What symptom may indicate pelvic inflammatory disease?
✔✔Lower abdominal pain with fever and vaginal discharge
What client report is most concerning after a hysterectomy?
✔✔Heavy vaginal bleeding
Why is wiping front to back important for female hygiene?
✔✔Prevents bacteria from entering the urinary tract
What is a common cause of urinary incontinence in older women?
✔✔Weak pelvic floor muscles
What finding is expected after a vaginal delivery?
✔✔Lochia discharge that gradually lightens in color
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, What is the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-exam?
✔✔One week after menstruation starts
What should a nurse teach a client using a diaphragm for contraception?
✔✔Insert it before intercourse and leave it in for at least 6 hours after
What is a common sign of a urinary tract infection in a female client?
✔✔Burning during urination
What position should a female client be in for a pelvic examination?
✔✔Lithotomy position
Why is it important for female clients to empty their bladder before a pelvic exam?
✔✔Improves comfort and allows better exam access
What should a nurse include when teaching about Kegel exercises?
✔✔Tighten pelvic floor muscles for a few seconds, then relax
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Reproductive and Urinary Systems
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What symptom may indicate pelvic inflammatory disease?
✔✔Lower abdominal pain with fever and vaginal discharge
What client report is most concerning after a hysterectomy?
✔✔Heavy vaginal bleeding
Why is wiping front to back important for female hygiene?
✔✔Prevents bacteria from entering the urinary tract
What is a common cause of urinary incontinence in older women?
✔✔Weak pelvic floor muscles
What finding is expected after a vaginal delivery?
✔✔Lochia discharge that gradually lightens in color
1
, What is the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-exam?
✔✔One week after menstruation starts
What should a nurse teach a client using a diaphragm for contraception?
✔✔Insert it before intercourse and leave it in for at least 6 hours after
What is a common sign of a urinary tract infection in a female client?
✔✔Burning during urination
What position should a female client be in for a pelvic examination?
✔✔Lithotomy position
Why is it important for female clients to empty their bladder before a pelvic exam?
✔✔Improves comfort and allows better exam access
What should a nurse include when teaching about Kegel exercises?
✔✔Tighten pelvic floor muscles for a few seconds, then relax
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