A pregnant patient asks, "What's the difference between the true pelvis and the false pelvis?" The nurse's best response is:
1. "The true pelvis doesn't affect fetal passage during labor and childbirth."
2. "The false pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet."
3. "The true pelvis helps direct the presenting fetal part into the false pelvis."
4. "The false pelvis helps support the weight of the pregnant uterus."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The size and shape of the true pelvis must be adequate for normal fetal passage during labor and childbirth.
Rationale 2: The true pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet.
Rationale 3: The false pelvis helps direct the presenting fetal part into the true pelvis.
Rationale 4: The false pelvis helps support the weight of the pregnant uterus.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is providing patient education regarding a low-sodium diet. In addition to the use of spices, what should the nurse recommend to help decrease sodium in the diet?
a. Catsup b. Garlic c. Soy sauce d. Cheese
The perinatal nurse providing care to a laboring woman recognizes a non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracing. An appropriate initial action is to:
A) Assist the laboring woman to a left lateral position B) Increase the intravenous solution C) Request that the physician/certified nurse-midwife apply a fetal scalp electrode D) Document the fetal heart rate and variability
A nurse is training for a new job at a community clinic after moving to Central California, an area rich in agriculture and migrant workers
The nurse asks about specific social and health issues that the migrant worker population faces and the nurse supervisor replies: Select all that apply. A. They have difficulty establishing residency in a single location, making them ineligible for government benefits. B. Most of them lack access to workers compensation or disability insurance. C. Frequent travel and location changes make it difficult for them to establish continuity of care with a single provider. D. Illegal immigration status is often a problem. E. Language is often a barrier.
A stand-pivot transfer is used when a client
a. cannot put weight on either leg b. does not have full use of arms c. can put at least partial weight on one leg d. has at least partial use of one arm