A woman is at 14 weeks of gestation. The nurse would expect to palpate the fundus at which of the following levels?
1. Not palpable above the symphysis pubis at this time
2. Slightly above the symphysis pubis
3. At the level of the umbilicus
4. Slightly above the umbilicus
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1. Incorrect. As the uterus grows, it may be palpated above the symphysis pubis some time between the twelfth and fourteenth weeks of pregnancy.
2. Correct. In normal pregnancies, the uterus grows at a predictable rate. As the uterus grows, it may be palpated above the symphysis pubis some time between the twelfth and fourteenth weeks of pregnancy.
3. Incorrect. The uterus rises gradually to the level of the umbilicus at 22 to 24 weeks of gestation.
4. Incorrect. The uterus rises gradually to the level of the umbilicus at 22 to 24 weeks of gestation.
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