After careful examination, you are unable to determine the outline of your patient's fetus. This result may be associated with
a. the need for cesarean section. c. severe fetal malformations.
b. polyhydramnios or maternal obesity. d. uterine tumor or hydatidiform mole.
B
Polyhydramnios and maternal obesity can lead to an inability to outline the fetus. A fetus who is in a persistent transverse or an oblique lie position will need to be delivered by cesarean section.
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