Which of the Following Statements Regarding a First-Trimester Vacuum Aspiration

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a first-trimester vacuum aspiration abortion is FALSE?

• A) It typically involves local anesthesia.
• B) It can be performed up to 16 weeks after a woman's last period.
• C) It usually takes 4-6 minutes.
• D) Recovery typically requires a 1-day hospital stay.

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