You Are Working in an Emergency Room When You Encounter

You are working in an emergency room when you encounter a female child of Somali descent. Upon physical examination, you notice the female has undergone circumcision. As a pediatric nurse, what do you need to remember in this situation?

A) Female circumcision is illegal in the United States and law enforcement should be notified.
B) Female circumcision is performed for various cultural reasons but has no medical value.
C) This act is considered to be female genital mutilation and law enforcement should be notified.
D) This child is in immediate medical danger and the physician should be immediately notified.