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SFC WARD
Supernumerary Nipple
Nipple Laceration
Pagets Disease
Inverted Nipple
NOTE: If client complains of a mass or tenderness of one breast, examine the opposite breast first to ensure an objective comparison of normal and abnormal tissue.
PELVIC EXAM
NOTE: A client suffering pain or deformity of the joints may be unable to assume a Lithotomy position. It may be necessary to have the client abduct only one leg or have another person assist in separating the client's thighs.
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
Obtain specimens
Chlamydia culture--most prevalent STD GC culture--gram stain not reliable, done for screening, must do Thayer-Martin for confirmation PAP smear for cytology--sites of collection:
Endocervical brush--all patients Endocervical scrape with spatula--all patients Posterior fornix--all Vaginal cuff and area of former posterior fornix for post-hysterectomy patient.
Place your abdominal hand on the right lower quadrant Place your pelvic hand in the right lateral fornix Maneuver your abdominal hand downward Use your pelvic hand for palpation.
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Felt with the vaginal hand. The ovary has the size and consistency of a shelled oyster Note the size, shape, consistency, mobility and tenderness of any palpable organs or masses
Repeat the procedure on the left side The normal ovary is somewhat tender when palpated Withdraw Fingers from Vagina and Change Gloves
Common Abnormalities
Vulva
Bartholin's cyst Condyloma acuminatum
Common Abnormalities
Cervix
Polyps Discharge Discoloration
Common Abnormalities
Uterus--enlarged
Pregnancy Fibroids
Common Abnormalities
Adnexa
Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian tumor or cyst
SUMMARY
BREAST EXAM
Inspect Palpate Axilla Palpate Breast Palpate Nipple
SUMMARY
PELVIC EXAM
Inspect Externally Palpate Skenes Glands Palpate Bartholins Glands Assess Outlet Speculum Exam Bimanual Exam
Vagina, Cervix, Uterus, Adnexa
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SUMMARY
RECTOVAGINAL EXAM
Palpate sphincter tone Palpate rectal wall Palpate rectovaginal septum Palpate Uterus Palpate Adnexa Guaiac