With Regard to Factors That Affect How the Fetus Moves

question 1

Multiple Choice

With regard to factors that affect how the fetus moves through the birth canal,nurses should be aware of which of the following?

• A) The fetal attitude describes the angle at which the fetus exits the uterus.
• B) Of the two primary fetal lies, the horizontal lie is that in which the long axis of the fetus is parallel to the long axis of the mother.
• C) The normal attitude of the fetus is called general flexion.
• D) The transverse lie is preferred for vaginal birth.

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