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The nurse identifies the type of presentation shown in the fi gure as which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
For a complete breech, the buttocks present, the feet and legs are fl exed on the thighs, and the thighs are fl exed on the abdomen. For a frank breech, the buttocks present with the hips fl exed and the legs extended against the abdomen and chest. This is the most common type of breech presentation. For a compound breech, the buttocks present together with another part, such as a hand. This is a rare occurrence. For an incomplete breech, one or both feet or the knees extend below the buttocks. This can also be termed a single footling or double footling breech.