The nurse is explaining clinical pelvimetry to a client. The nurse explains that the anteroposterior diameters consist of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Diagonal conjugate
2. Transverse diameter
3. Conjugata vera
4. Obstetric conjugate
5. Oblique diameter
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. The diagonal conjugate is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
3. The conjugata vera is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
4. The obstetric conjugate is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
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