14. Female Genitourinary
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Obtain health history:
Assess urinary system:
Abnormal findings:
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Menstrual history
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Obstetrical history
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Menopause
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Self-care behaviours
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Urinary symptoms
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Vaginal discharge
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Past history
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Sexual activity
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Contraceptive use
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STI contact
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Areas over kidneys and
bladder
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Kidneys and bladder for
tenderness or pain
Assess reproductive system:
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External genitalia (maturity,
pain)
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Internal genitalia
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Vaginal wall (color, texture
and integrity)
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Cervix (color, position, size,
shape, mucosal integrity and
discharge)
Urinary – polyuria, hematuria,
urinary frequency, urinary
urgency, urinary hesitance,
nocturia, urinary incontinence
and dysuria
Reproductive – genital lesions,
vaginal discharge, cervical polyps,
vaginal and uterine prolapse,
rectocele, dysmenorrhea and
amenorrhea