The Pelvis Is Divided into Two Parts,the False and True

question 1

Multiple Choice

The pelvis is divided into two parts,the false and true pelvis.The nurse explains that the size of the true pelvis is most important because:

• A) the fetal head must pass through this part.
• B) these are the mother's measurements.
• C) the false pelvis can change.
• D) it needs to be larger.

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Definitions:

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, crucial for maintaining cardiovascular circulation.

Palpated

The act of examining or exploring by touch, especially used in a medical context to detect characteristics or abnormalities of an organ.

Superficial

Located near the surface of the body or an organ.

Pulse Pressure

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.