It is determined that the presenting part of the fetus is the buttocks. At delivery the fetus's hips are flexed and the knees are extended. How would the nurse record this presentation?
a. Complete breech
b. Frank breech
c. Double footling
d. Buttocks presentation
ANS: B
When a fetus presents in a frank breech position, the legs are flexed at the hips and extend toward the shoulders.
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