A midwife is about to assess a client through the use of vaginal speculum. When choosing the size of the speculum, the midwife considers:
I.Age of the client
II.Size of the vagina
III.History of sexual intercourse
IV.Gravidity

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When choosing the size of the speculum, the midwife should consider the age of the client, the size of the vagina, the client's history of sexual intercourse and gravidity. The Graves speculum is used for examining adult clients. The Pederson speculum, the narrower of the two, is used for younger clients, virgins and postmenopausal clients with vaginal atrophy.

A Midwife Is About to Assess a Client Through the Use