45. A 54-year-old woman undergoes hysterectomy and oophorectomy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding in preparation for surgical removal of the uterus, the uterine artery is ligated at the base of the broad ligament. During the ligation, this patient is at increased risk for injury to which of the following structures? OA) Fallopian tube B) Ovarian artery C) Rectum OD) Ureter OE) Urethra

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45. A 54-year-old woman undergoes hysterectomy and oophorectomy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. In preparation for surgical removal of the uterus, the uterine artery is ligated at
the base of the broad ligament. During the ligation, this patient is at increased risk for injury to which of the following structures?
OA) Fallopian tube
OB) Ovarian artery
OC) Rectum
OD) Ureter
OE) Urethra
Transcribed Image Text:45. A 54-year-old woman undergoes hysterectomy and oophorectomy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. In preparation for surgical removal of the uterus, the uterine artery is ligated at the base of the broad ligament. During the ligation, this patient is at increased risk for injury to which of the following structures? OA) Fallopian tube OB) Ovarian artery OC) Rectum OD) Ureter OE) Urethra
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