The physician performs an episiotomy. The cut is made directly toward, but not into, the rectal muscle. This episiotomy is called
a. lateral c. midline
b. mediolateral d. posterior
C
Midline is directly down the middle of the perineal floor toward, but not into, the rectum. Lateral is to the side and not a type of episiotomy. Mediolateral is directed laterally and downward from the rectum. Posterior is not a type of episiotomy
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