As you assess a pregnant patient, you suspect false small-for-dates presentation. You should recognize that a possible cause for this is:

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All of the options listed can contribute to a false small-for-dates presentation. An error in the date of the last menstrual period, a fetus in a transverse lie, and an error in the calculation of fundal height can all lead to inaccuracies in assessing fetal size and development.

As You Assess a Pregnant Patient, You Suspect False Small-For-Dates