The nurse is caring for a woman who had infibulation performed on her as a child.Which of the following actions by the perinatal nursing staff are appropriate for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Female genital mutilation,cutting,or circumcision,also called infibulation,involves removal of some or all of the external female genitalia.The labia majora are often stitched together over the vaginal and urethral opening as part of this practice.The woman is at risk for many issues including urinary tract and other genital infections and pain.Often the woman will not give any verbal or nonverbal signs of pain so the nurse must be astute in assessing for it.Draping the woman should be done as completely as possible.The equipment for exams must be smaller,such as a pediatric speculum.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Woman Who Had Infibulation