The nurse is explaining to a new prenatal client that the certified nurse-midwife will perform clinical pelvimetry as a part of the pelvic exam
The nurse knows that teaching has been successful when the client makes which statement about the reason for the exam? 1. "It will help us know how big a baby I can deliver vaginally."
2. "Doing this exam is a part of prenatal care at this clinic."
3. "My sister had both of her babies by cesarean."
4. "I am pregnant with my first child."
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Explanation: 1. By performing a series of assessments and measurements, the examiner assesses the pelvis vaginally to determine whether the size and shape are adequate for a vaginal birth; this procedure is called clinical pelvimetry.
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