The nurse is explaining the technique of internal version to a nursing orientee. Which statement best describes the technique of internal version?
A) Manipulation of the fetus from a breech to a cephalic presentation before labor begins
B) Manipulation of the fetus from a transverse lie to a longitudinal lie before cesarean birth
C) Manipulation of the second twin from an oblique lie to a transverse lie before labor begins
D) Manipulation of the second twin from a transverse lie to a breech presentation during vaginal birth

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Internal version is used only during vaginal birth to manipulate the second twin into a presentation that allows it to be born vaginally. For internal version to occur, the cervix needs to be completely dilated. For internal version to occur, the cervix needs to be dilated. Internal version is done to turn the second twin after the first twin is born.

The Nurse Is Explaining the Technique of Internal Version to a Nursing