Dr McKenzie Decides to Perform a Cesarean Section in Order

question 25

Multiple Choice

Dr. McKenzie decides to perform a Cesarean section in order to avoid potential harm to a baby during birth. She is most likely concerned about the mother's:

• A) exposure to lead during the last weeks of pregnancy.
• B) outbreak of genital herpes.
• C) cigarette smoking just before the onset of labor.
• D) consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks per day.

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