A pregnant client's fundus is at the umbilicus. Her gestational age is in the range of
a. 12 to 14 weeks c. 28 to 30 weeks
b. 20 to 22 weeks d. 38 to 40 weeks
B
At 20 to 22 weeks, the fundus of the uterus is at or slightly above the umbilicus. At 12 weeks, the uterus rises above the symphysis. At 28 to 30 weeks, the fundus of the uterus is at the mid- to upper-abdominal level and at 38 to 40 weeks, the fetus is full term and the uterus is just below breast level.
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