Question

24. A primigravida patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. During initial assessment, the baby is found to be engaged. The nurse recognizes this means that the:

a. narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
b. descending part is being initiated through the midpelvis.
c. widest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
d. narrowest diameter of the presenting part is at the ischial spines.

Answer 1

During the initial assessment, if the baby is found to be engaged, it means that the narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the initial assessment, if the baby is found to be engaged, it means that the narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet. This indicates that the baby's head (or other presenting part) is positioned in the pelvis and is ready for birth. The engaged position is an important milestone in labor and delivery.