The nurse is performing the first Leopold maneuver on a client of 34 weeks gestation and notes the presence of fetal bottom and legs.The nurse knows that this maneuver would indicate which for this client?

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The first Leopold maneuver involves palpating the upper part of the uterus to identify the fetal part present at the fundus. If the nurse feels the fetal bottom and legs, it indicates that the fetus is in a breech position, where the baby's buttocks or feet are positioned to come out first during delivery. This often necessitates a caesarean section for birth, as vaginal delivery can be more complicated or risky in breech presentations.

The Nurse Is Performing the First Leopold Maneuver on a Client