A sexually active adolescent is scheduled for a pelvic examination. What should the nurse do to help the patient relax during the examination?

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Because the first pelvic examination can be stressful, the nurse should spend time with the girl before the procedure to teach her about what is being assessed. Providing representative instruments is helpful when describing the examination. There is no guarantee that no part of the pelvic examination will hurt. The patient should breathe normally during the examination. Keeping one hand on the abdomen has no significance during a pelvic examination.

A Sexually Active Adolescent Is Scheduled for a Pelvic Examination