A pregnant adolescent asks about fundal height. What should the nurse say that incorporates the location of the uterine fundus?
1. It is the lower third area of the uterus.
2. It is at the uppermost (dome-shaped top) portion of the uterus.
3. It is the elongated portion of the uterus where the fallopian tubes enter.
4. It is the portion of the uterus that lies between the internal cervical os and the endometrial cavity
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Explanation:
1. The lower third of the uterus is called the cervix or neck.
2. The rounded, uppermost (dome-shaped top) portion of the uterus that extends above the points of attachment of the fallopian tubes is called the fundus.
3. The elongated portion where the fallopian tubes enter the uterus is called the cornua.
4. The portion of the uterus between the internal cervical os and the endometrial cavity is called the isthmus.
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