In the Obstetrics section, the entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure is a(n) ________ approach.

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The definition describes percutaneous approach – entering through the skin or mucous membrane. Choice A (external) and B (open) do not fit the definition. Choice D (via natural or artificial opening) may also involve puncture or minor incision, but it specifically refers to entering through a pre-existing opening rather than creating a new one.

In the Obstetrics Section, the Entry, by Puncture or Minor