Author Question: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is common in many African countries and certain Asian and Middle ... (Read 36 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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

epscape · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
The long-term effects of FGM include impaired urinary and menstrual functioning.

Answer to Question 2

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Incidence quantifies the rate of development of new cases in a population at risk.