A pregnant patient has an anthropoid pelvis. How should the nurse explain this finding to the patient?

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In an anthropoid pelvis, the transverse diameter is narrow. A gynecoid pelvis has an inlet that is well rounded forward and backward and has a wide pubic arch. This pelvic type is ideal for childbirth. An android pelvis is similar in shape to that of a male. The shape of the pelvis does not determine the strength of the bones.

A Pregnant Patient Has an Anthropoid Pelvis