During a prenatal examination the healthcare provider is going to estimate the adequacy of the client's pelvis for birth. Which measurement will the physician perform vaginally?

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The diagonal conjugate is the measurement that can be estimated through a vaginal examination. It helps the healthcare provider infer the size of the obstetric conjugate, which is crucial for determining the adequacy of the pelvis for vaginal birth. The true and obstetric conjugates cannot be directly measured through a vaginal exam, and the transverse outlet diameter is related to the pelvic outlet, not directly assessed through this method.

During a Prenatal Examination the Healthcare Provider Is Going to Estimate