The client has delivered a 4200 g fetus. The physician performed a midline episiotomy, which extended into a third-degree laceration. The client asks the nurse where she tore. Which response is best?
1. "The episiotomy extended and tore through your rectal mucosa."
2. "The episiotomy extended and tore up near your vaginal mucous membrane."
3. "The episiotomy extended and tore into the muscle layer."
4. "The episiotomy extended and tore through your anal sphincter."
4
Explanation: 4. A third degree laceration includes the anal sphincter.
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