At 16 weeks in a pregnancy, the fundus of the uterus is palpated approximately
a. at the umbilicus.
b. just above the symphysis pubis.
c. midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.
d. midway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process.
C
At 16 weeks, the fundus of the uterus is midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. At 20 weeks, the fundus is typically at the umbilicus. Within 6 to 7 weeks of conception, the enlarging uterus begins as a pelvic organ, and progresses to an abdominal organ at approximately 12 weeks.
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