NCLEX-RN · Question #188
On a mother's 2nd postpartum day after having a vaginal delivery, the RN is preparing to assess her perineum and anus as part of her daily assessment. The best position for the client to be placed…
The correct answer is A. Sims'. (A) The Sims' position is the best position for assessment of the perineum and anus. The top leg is placed over the bottom leg, and the RN raises the upper buttocks to fully expose the perineum (B) Fowler's position is a sitting position, and the perineum and anus would not be…
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On a mother's 2nd postpartum day after having a vaginal delivery, the RN is preparing to assess her perineum and anus as part of her daily assessment. The best position for the client to be placed in for this assessment is:
Options
- ASims'
- BFowler's
- CProne
- DAny position that the RN chooses
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A94% (17)
- B6% (1)
Explanation
(A) The Sims' position is the best position for assessment of the perineum and anus. The top leg is placed over the bottom leg, and the RN raises the upper buttocks to fully expose the perineum (B) Fowler's position is a sitting position, and the perineum and anus would not be exposed. (C) The prone position would have the mother on her back, and her perineum and anus would not (D) The position of choice should always be the Sims'.
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