The Obstetrician Has Suggested That Whitney Opt for a Cesarean

question 29

Multiple Choice

The obstetrician has suggested that Whitney opt for a cesarean section to deliver her baby.Which of the following would be a good reason for Whitney's doctor to recommend a cesarean section?

• A)Whitney's baby is positioned in such a way that he/she would emerge normally.
• B)Whitney was experiencing severe vaginal bleeding.
• C)Whitney's baby was in no risk of respiratory complications and anoxia.
• D)Whitney was 39 weeks pregnant.

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

refer to the individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column, or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Medial Condyles

Rounded protrusions found at the distal end of the femur or tibia, involved in forming the knee joint and aiding in its movements.

Lateral Condyles

Rounded prominences at the end of some bones, near the knee and elbow, that form part of the joint.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.