The perinatal nurse is describing the process of fetal engagement to a group of first-time parents in a prenatal class. The nurse explains that in primigravidas, the usual time for engagement to occur is which of the following?
A.
2 weeks before the due date
B.
4 weeks before the due date
C.
6 weeks before the due date
D.
During labor
ANS: A
Engagement is said to have occurred when the widest diameter of the fetal presenting part has passed through the pelvic inlet. In primigravidas, engagement usually occurs approximately 2 weeks before the due date. In multiparas, engagement may occur many weeks before the onset of labor, or it may take place during labor.
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