In some Middle Eastern and African cultures,female genital mutilation is a prerequisite for marriage.Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of her genitalia.When caring for this woman,the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the woman may be at risk for (select all that apply)

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Female genital mutilation can lead to many complications including obstructed labor, laceration, hemorrhage, and infection. These women need specialized care from knowledgeable nurses. Increased pain response is not necessarily a complication of genital mutilation.

In Some Middle Eastern and African Cultures,female Genital Mutilation Is