A nurse is aware that labor and birth will most likely proceed normally when the fetal position is:
1. Occiput posterior.
2. Mentum anterior.
3. Occiput anterior.
4. Mentum posterior.
3
Rationale:
1. Positions other than occiput anterior are more frequently associated with problems during labor; therefore, they are called malpositions.
2. Positions other than occiput anterior are more frequently associated with problems during labor; therefore, they are called malpositions.
3. The most common fetal position is occiput anterior. When this position occurs, labor and birth are likely to proceed normally.
4. Positions other than occiput anterior are more frequently associated with problems during labor; therefore, they are called malpositions.
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