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The nurse should prepare the pelvic examination tray with the necessary instruments, specimen collection materials, and gloves. Given that a pelvic examination is not comfortable, the nurse plays a vital role in relieving the patient's anxiety by answering questions and providing emotional support.[9] Given the litigious nature of today's society, it is ideal and advisable to have a chaperone present in the room when performing a pelvic examination.
Even before the patient gets to the examination room, the nurse should explain the examination procedure and answer questions. The nurse should monitor the patient for comfort, pain, and anxiety.[10] A team-based mindset encourages a collaborative culture, while structured feedback can improve clinical techniques, patient communication, and workflow efficiency.