During a routine pelvic examination, the nurse instructs the patient to bear down. The nurse explains that this motion makes it easier to assess for which conditions?. Select all that apply.

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Bearing down during a pelvic exam can help to assess for rectoceles, prolapsed uterus, and cystoceles. This motion assists in pushing these organs down and making them more noticeable during the exam. Vaginal tumors and ovarian cysts may require other methods or imaging to be detected.

During a Routine Pelvic Examination, the Nurse Instructs the Patient