In some Middle Eastern and African cultures, female genital mutilation is a prerequisite for marriage
Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of her genitalia. When caring for this woman, the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the woman may be at risk for (select all that apply) a. Obstructed labor
b. Increased signs of pain response
c. Laceration
d. Hemorrhage
e. Infection
A, C, D, E
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Correct The woman is at risk for all of these complications. Female genital
mutilation, cutting, or circumcision involves removal of some or all of the
external female genitalia. The labia majora are often stitched together over
the vaginal and urethral opening as part of this practice. Enlargement of
the vaginal opening may be performed before or during the birth.
Incorrect The woman is unlikely to give any verbal or nonverbal signs of pain. This
lack of response does not indicate lack of pain. In fact, pelvic
examinations are likely to be very painful because the introitus is so small
and inelastic scar tissue makes the area especially sensitive. A pediatric
speculum may be necessary, and the patient should be made as
comfortable as possible.
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