The Nurse Is Performing Leopold's Maneuvers to Determine Fetal Presentation

The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers to determine fetal presentation, position, and lie. Which action would the nurse do first?

A) Feel for the fetal buttocks or head while palpating the abdomen.
B) Feel for the fetal back and limbs as the hands move laterally on the abdomen.
C) Palpate for the presenting part in the area just above the symphysis pubis.
D) Determine flexion by pressing downward toward the symphysis pubis.