A prenatal client states, "The doctor said he might have to cut my cervix so the baby can get out during delivery." Based upon this statement, what structure should the nurse define when teaching about an episiotomy?
1. Mons pubis
2. Labia majora
3. Perineal body
4. Vaginal vestibule
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Explanation:
1. The mons pubis is a softly rounded mound of subcutaneous fatty tissue that covers the front portion of the symphysis pubis.
2. The labia majora are longitudinal, raised folds of pigmented skin located on either side of the vulvar cleft.
3. The perineal body, which is located between the lower part of the vagina and the anus, is often the site of an episiotomy or lacerations during childbirth.
4. The vaginal vestibule contains the vaginal opening, which is the border between the external and internal genitals.
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