Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2004 of 2368
A client with a history of sexual abuse is anxious about their first pelvic exam. Which action by the nurse is best?
- Explain what to expect and offer to have a support person near the head of the bed.
- Defer all explanations to keep the exam short.
- Ask the client to undress and wait without a gown until the provider arrives.
- Tell the client that the exam must be done at this visit.
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Correct answer: Explain what to expect and offer to have a support person near the head of the bed.
Trauma-informed care calls for recognition, concern and respect. Explaining the exam and offering a support person raises comfort.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Physical Examination. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026