title: Nursing assessment and general care of the gynecological patient.
abstract: This article explains the steps necessary for quick and effective triage and care of the gynecological patient. Because these patients may be emotionally upset, the ER nurse must make every attempt to reassure and calm the patient while at the same time prepare her for treatment.
mesh_terms: D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011902:Rape; D014218:Triage; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis