The nurse is preparing for pelvic physical examination of a woman who has been medically diagnosed with vaginismus.What equipment should the nurse obtain for this examination?

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Vaginismus is a condition where there is involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles, making it difficult or impossible for penetration to occur. To perform a pelvic examination on a woman with vaginismus requires the use of smaller-than-normal speculums to minimize discomfort or pain during the examination. Culture tubes and preexamination douches are not necessary for this examination, and extra cleaning supplies may not be necessary either, depending on the patient's hygiene.

The Nurse Is Preparing for Pelvic Physical Examination of a Woman