A primigravida patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit.During initial assessment,the baby is found to be engaged.The nurse recognizes this means that the:
A) narrowest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
B) descending part is being initiated through the midpelvis.
C) widest diameter of the presenting part has reached the pelvic outlet.
D) narrowest diameter of the presenting part is at the ischial spines.

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Engagement occurs when the biparietal diameter of the fetal head reaches the pelvic outlet.

A Primigravida Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery