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Which of the following best explains the significance of the cardinal movements of labor?
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The cardinal movements of labor facilitate the fetus's passage through the birth canal by allowing it to maneuver into the optimal position for delivery.
Rationale:
🤰 The cardinal movements are a sequence of positional changes the fetus must perform: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation, and expulsion.
🤰 These movements align the smallest diameters of the fetal skull with the maternal pelvis to ease passage.
🤰 They occur involuntarily, driven by uterine contractions, fetal head molding, and maternal pushing.
🤰 Without proper execution, labor may stall, leading to dystocia, assisted delivery, or cesarean birth.
🤰 Their significance lies in ensuring both maternal safety and efficient delivery of the newborn.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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