As you assess a pregnant patient,you suspect false small-for-dates presentation.You should recognize that a possible cause for this is:

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All of the above options can cause false small-for-dates presentation. Errors in date of LMP can result in incorrect gestational age calculations, which can affect the estimated fetal weight. Fetus in a transverse lie can cause fundal height measurements to be inaccurate. An error in the calculation of the fundal height can also lead to an underestimation of fetal size. Therefore, any of these factors can contribute to a false small-for-dates presentation.

As You Assess a Pregnant Patient,you Suspect False Small-For-Dates Presentation