15.15 Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
- Common symptoms that can be related to the breasts and female and male genitalia include pain, redness, swelling, and discharge.
- An objective assessment of the breasts and male and female external genitalia includes inspection and palpation related to the breasts and axilla, inspection of the female vulva, and inspection and palpation of the male genitalia.
- A trauma-informed approach to the objective assessment is necessary considering that areas of the breasts and the male and female genitalia are being exposed.
- The objective assessment should begin with obtaining consent. Draping is particularly important when assessing the breasts and genitalia. Before touching the client, warm your hands by rubbing them together.
- Health promotion interventions should be developed in collaboration with the client and focus on what is important to them. Consider all available subjective and objective data when determining appropriate interventions.
