Author Question: The nurse reassures the patient that the method used to determine the size of the true pelvis for ... (Read 23 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse reassures the patient that the method used to determine the size of the true pelvis for over 20 years with no detrimental effects to the fetus is:

a. pelvimetry.
b. palpation.
c. ultrasonography.
d. x-ray.

Question 2

The pelvis is divided into two parts, the false and true pelvis. The nurse explains that the size of the true pelvis is most important because:

a. the fetal head must pass through this part.
b. these are the mother's measurements.
c. the false pelvis can change.
d. it needs to be larger.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
In more than 20 years of use, ultrasonography has had no detrimental effects on the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

A
The size of the true pelvis is more important because the fetal head must be able to pass through.