Female genital mutilation (FGM) is common in many African countries and certain Asian and Middle Eastern countries. A female immigrant from a country where this is often performed comes to the health department for care.
The nurse knows that women who have undergone this practice: 1. Should be tested for HIV and infertility
2. May have long-term effects such as impaired urinary and menstrual functioning
3. Cannot have a pelvic exam because of their religious and cultural beliefs
4. Must be reported to the Inter-African Committee on human rights
Question 2
The number of new cases developing in a population at risk during a specified period is called what kind of rate?
1. Prevalence
2. Incidence
3. Attack
4. Morbidity