A primigravida patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit.During initial assessment,the baby is found to be engaged.Which statement is true?
A)The narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
B)The descending part is being initiated through the midpelvis.
C)The widest diameter of the presenting part crosses the pelvic inlet.
D)The narrowest diameter of the presenting part is at the ischial spines.

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Engagement occurs when the biparietal diameter,which is the widest part of the fetal head,crosses the pelvic inlet.

A Primigravida Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery