The perinatal nurse knows that when the fetal head is fully extended and the occiput is near the spine, the delivery team should prepare for the presenting fetal part to be which of the following?

A.
Brow
B.
Chin
C.
Face
D.
Sacrum


ANS: C
In the face presentation, the fetal head is fully extended and the occiput is near the fetal spine. The submentobregmatic diameter presents to the maternal pelvis; the face is the presenting part.

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