The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Fetus of a Laboring

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess the fetus of a laboring client. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?

• A) Perform Leopold maneuvers to determine fetal position.
• B) Count the fetal heart rate between, during, and for 30 seconds following a uterine contraction (U C).
• C) Dry the maternal abdomen before using the Doppler.
• D) The diaphragm should be cooled before using the Doppler.

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