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.
A
The size of the true pelvis is more important because the fetal head must be able to pass through.
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