What method is used to visualize soft tissue and to determine adequacy of the pelvis with no detrimental effects to the fetus?
A)Pelvimetry
B)Palpation
C)Ultrasonography
D)X-ray

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In more than 20 years of use,ultrasonography has had no detrimental effects on the fetus.Pelvimetry and x-ray uses radiation to visualize bony prominences.Pelvimetry is not used in the pregnant patient due to detrimental effects to the fetus.Palpation does not allow for visualization of soft tissue.

What Method Is Used to Visualize Soft Tissue and to Determine