To what does the term fetal presentation refer? a. the part of ...

[Mr3Hunna]

To what does the term fetal presentation refer?
 
  a. the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first
  b. relationship of the fetal body parts to one another
  c. relationship of the landmark on the presenting part to the four quadrants of the mother's pelvis
  d. relationship of the fetus's long axis to the mother's long axis

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the maternal passage of primary concern when a client is planning a vaginal birth would be:
 
  a. cervix c. uterus
  b. true pelvis d. vagina

[bblaney]

Answer to Question 1

A
Fetal presentation is determined by the fetal lie and the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first. The part of the fetus that is in contact with the cervix is called the presenting part.

Answer to Question 2

B
The four Ps include passage, the size and shape of the true pelvis; passenger, the size of the fetus and fetal lie, presentation, attitude, and position; powers, the strength of contractions; and psyche, the laboring client's attitude toward labor and her preparation for labor.

[Mr3Hunna]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

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