The nurse teaching a class on reproductive anatomy knows that no ...

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The nurse teaching a class on reproductive anatomy knows that no further instruction is needed when a student shows an understanding of the pelvic cavity divisions by stating:
 
  1. The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum, coccyx, and innominate bones.
  2. The false pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet.
  3. The true pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim.
  4. The relationship between the false pelvis and the fetal head is of paramount importance.

Question 2

A client who is having false labor most likely would have which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Contractions that do not intensify while walking
  2. An increase in the intensity and frequency of contractions
  3. Progressive cervical effacement and dilatation
  4. Pain in the abdomen that does not radiate
  5. Contractions that lessen with rest and warm tub baths

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Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale 1: The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum, the coccyx, and the two innominate bones (or hip bones).
Rationale 2: The false pelvis is the the portion above the pelvic brim, or linea terminalis, above the inlet of the true pelvis.
Rationale 3: The false pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim.
Rationale 4: The relationship between the true pelvis (not the false one) and the fetal head is of paramount importance.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. True labor contractions intensify while walking.
4. True labor results in progressive dilation, increased intensity and frequency of contractions, and pain in the back that radiates to the abdomen.
5. In true labor, contractions do not lessen with rest and warm tub baths.