The client shows an understanding of the pelvic cavity divisions by stating:
1. "The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum, coccyx, and the innominate bones."
2. "The false pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet."
3. "The true pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim."
4. "The relationship between the false pelvis and the fetal head is of paramount importance."
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Rationale:
1. The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum, coccyx, and two innominate bones (or hip bones), and represents the bony limits of the birth canal.
2. The true pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet, not the false pelvis.
3. The false pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim.
4. The relationship between the true pelvis (not the false) and the fetal head is of paramount importance.
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