The nurse is explaining clinical pelvimetry to a patient. The nurse explains that the anteroposterior diameters consist of the: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Diagonal conjugate.
2. Transverse diameter.
3. Conjugata vera.
4. Obstetric conjugate.
5. Oblique diameter.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: The diagonal conjugate is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
Rationale 2: The transverse diameter is another pelvic measurement.
Rationale 3: The conjugata vera is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
Rationale 4: The obstetric conjugate is a part of the anteroposterior diameter measurement.
Rationale 5: The oblique diameter is another separate pelvic measurement.
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