Identify the Reason for Performing an Episiotomy

question 44

Multiple Choice

Identify the reason for performing an episiotomy.

• A) To reduce the pain during contractions
• B) To provide a route for delivering pain medication
• C) To provide a larger opening to birth the infant
• D) To reduce the risk of skull fractures
• E) To induce labor in post term pregnancies

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