During her childbearing experience, an African-American woman will most likely:
1. seek prenatal care early in her pregnancy.
2. avoid self-treatment of pregnancy-related discomfort.
3. request liver in the postpartum period to prevent anemia.
4. arrive at the hospital in advanced labor.
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1. Incorrect. African-American women may view pregnancy as a state of wellness, which is often the reason for delay in seeking prenatal care.
2. Incorrect. African-American women practice many self-treatment options for various discomforts of pregnancy.
3. Incorrect. African-American women may request liver in the postpartum period but it is due to a belief that liver has a higher blood content and will increase vaginal bleeding.
4. Correct. African-American women often arrive at the hospital in far-advanced labor.
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