A client experienced female circumcision as a puberty ritual while liv

A client experienced female circumcision as a puberty ritual while living in Africa as a child. For which health problem should the nurse monitor the client as an adult?

1. Early menopause
2. Increased menstrual flow
3. Chronic urinary tract infection
4. Tendency for postpartum hemorrhage

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no indication that early menopause is a result of female circumcision.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that increased menstrual flow is a result of female circumcision.
Rationale 3: Female circumcision increases the possibility that the client will suffer chronic urinary tract infection.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that female circumcision causes postpartum hemorrhage.