Asked by Elizabeth Schrock on May 29, 2024

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Which of the following procedures is safe to use in obstetrics to evaluate the developing fetus or to detect multiple fetuses, because it does not expose the patient or the fetus to radiation?

A) CT scan
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Ultrasound
E) Standard X-ray

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body.

Obstetrics

The branch of medicine that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Developing Fetus

The stage of human development inside the womb from the end of the embryonic period (around 8 weeks) until birth.

  • Differentiate between diagnostic methods that are invasive and those that are not.
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Little Fairy DiaryMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ultrasound is the safest imaging technique in obstetrics because it uses sound waves instead of ionizing radiation, making it safe for both the mother and the developing fetus.