During labor a vaginal examination should be performed only when necessary because of the risk of:
a. infection.
b. fetal injury.
c. discomfort.
d. perineal trauma.
ANS: A
Vaginal examinations increase the risk of infection by carrying vaginal microorganisms upward toward the uterus. Properly performed vaginal examinations should not cause fetal injury. Vaginal examinations may be uncomfortable for some women in labor, but that is not the main reason for limiting them. A properly performed vaginal examination should not cause perineal trauma.
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