Question 159 · LEK · Fundal height
Assessment of the location of the fundal height is an important part of obstetrical examination. The fundus of the uterus at 24th week of gestation is normally located:
- A. 3 finger widths above the pubic symphysis.
- B. at the umbilicus.
- C. 3 finger widths above the umbilicus.
- D. 3 finger widths below the xiphoid process.
- E. under the costal margin.
Hint
Use the umbilicus as the landmark reached a few weeks after the midpoint of pregnancy in the classic scheme.
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