Dilation and Evacuation . . . ​

question 42

Multiple Choice

Dilation and evacuation . . . ​

• A)is the most commonly used termination technique for pregnancies up to 12 weeks.
• B)has a death rate higher than earlier abortion techniques, but is still less risky than delivery at term.
• C)is more often performed on older women with more education than abortion techniques used at different points in pregnancy.
• D)is usually performed in a doctor's office using local anesthesia.