Which of the following is a disadvantage of performing an episiotomy?
A) It reduces the responsiveness of the baby shortly after birth.
B) The incision made during an episiotomy may cause itching and discomfort as it heals.
C) It leads to the transmission of viruses that cause genital herpes and AIDS.
D) The incision made during an episiotomy often leads to the random tearing of vaginal muscles.
B
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Which of the following statements is true about overweight children and teens?
A) All children are equally at risk for excessive weight gain. B) Obese children are at risk for lifelong health problems. C) Around 30 percent of obese teenagers become overweight adults. D) Type 2 diabetes is rapidly declining among overweight children.
Shared beliefs that tend to trigger hostility between groups include all of the following EXCEPT believing that
a. they are superior to other groups. b. they have been unjustly exploited, wronged, or humiliated. c. other groups are dishonest and a threat. d. solutions can be reached through cooperation and compromise.