Which of the following statements regarding manual repositioning of the uterus following uterine inversion is true?
a. It can be performed only by an obstetrician.
b. It requires the administration of medication such as terbutaline to inhibit uterine contractions.
c. It should be performed only 24 hours after birth.
d. It should be performed with the placenta still attached to the myometrium.
ANS: A
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