The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Fetus of a Laboring

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Perform Leopold's maneuver to determine fetal position.
• B)Count the fetal heart rate for 30 seconds and multiply by two.
• C)Dry the maternal abdomen before using the Doppler.
• D)Place the patient into a left lateral position.

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