Which statement is most likely to be associated with a breech presentation?
a. Least common malpresentation
b. Descent is rapid
c. Diagnosis by ultrasound only
d. High rate of neuromuscular disorders
D
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A Breech is the most common malpresentation affecting 3% to 4% of all labors.
B Descent is often slow because the breech is not as good a dilating wedge as is the fetal head.
C Diagnosis is made by abdominal palpation and vaginal examination. It is con-firmed by ultrasound.
D Fetuses with neuromuscular disorders have a higher rate of breech presentation perhaps because they are less capable of movement within the uterus.
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