The Nurse Explains to the Patient That the Obstetric Conjugate

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to the patient that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because:

• A) This measurement determines the tilt of the pelvis.
• B) This measurement determines the shape of the inlet.
• C) The fetus passes under it during birth.
• D) The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur.

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