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The nurse is collecting data from a client during the first routine prenatal examination. According to the last menstrual period, the estimated gestational age is 12 weeks. The nurse would expect to palpate the uterine fundus
Correct answer
D
Rationale
At 12 weeks, the uterine fundus is just above the symphysis pubis (D). It reaches the umbilicus at 20 weeks and higher levels later in pregnancy.