Concerning factors in how the fetus moves through the birth canal, nurses should be aware that:
1. the fetal attitude describes the angle at which the fetus exits the uterus.
2. of the two primary fetal lies, the horizontal is where the long axis of the fetus is parallel with the long axis of the mother.
3. the normal attitude of the fetus is termed general flexion.
4. the transverse lie is preferred for vaginal birth.
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1. Incorrect. The fetal attitude is the relation of fetal body parts to each other. The normal attitude is termed general flexion.
2. Incorrect. The horizontal lie is perpendicular to the mother; the longitudinal or vertical lie describes the fetal long axis and mother's long axis as being parallel.
3. Correct. The normal attitude of the fetus is general flexion.
4. Incorrect. Vaginal birth cannot occur when the fetus stays in a transverse lie.
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