Which of the Following Is the LEAST Accurate Statement About

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the LEAST accurate statement about ultrasound use?

• A) Use of an ultrasound to determine the sex of a fetus is a common practice in developed countries.
• B) The primary purpose of an ultrasound is to determine fetal sex.
• C) A majority of pregnant women report wanting to know the sex of the baby they will birth.
• D) Ultrasounds are sometimes used to determine the sex of a fetus and then to selectively abort female children.

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