The Primigravida at 22 Weeks' Gestation Has a Fundal Height

question 20

Multiple Choice

The primigravida at 22 weeks' gestation has a fundal height palpated slightly below the umbilicus. Which of the following statements would best describe to the patient why she needs to be seen by a physician today?

• A) "Your baby is growing too much and getting too big."
• B) "Your uterus might have an abnormal shape."
• C) "The position of your baby can't be felt."
• D) "Your baby might not be growing enough."

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Definitions:

Internal Desynchronization

A state where there is a misalignment between an individual's internal biological clock and the external environment, often leading to sleep disorders and other health issues.

Biological Rhythm

The natural cycle of physical, emotional, and intellectual fluctuations in living organisms, governed by internal biological clocks.

Physiological Functioning

The ways in which the various systems of the body operate and maintain health, including respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.

Living Organism

Any entity that exhibits the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and the ability to respond to stimuli.