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

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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.

Which of the Following Procedures Is Safe to Use in Obstetrics