Which of the Following Techniques Is an Appropriate Method of Estimating

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is an appropriate method of estimating the gestational age?

• A) Measuring the circumference of the woman's abdomen; each inch corresponds to one week of pregnancy.
• B) Palpate the abdomen and estimate gestational age based on the size of the developing fetus.
• C) Measure the height of the fundus; each centimeter corresponds to one week of pregnancy.
• D) Palpate the abdomen; if fetal movement is felt then the pregnancy is at least 14 weeks.

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