The purpose of this unit is to focus on performing the necessary components of the women’s health exam and to learn to identify crucial exams and necessary age appropriate screenings for the women’s health client.
Discuss how the age of the female patient, demographics, race, and lifestyle will drive your exam and plan of care. (Pap smear screening)
Give examples and support with evidence-based practice. (Create plan of care for a young African American women that is sexually active, use example of higher incidence rate of cervical cancer in African-American women, also mention the benefit of HPV vaccinations).
