The multiparous client at term has arrived to the labor and delivery unit in active labor with intact membranes. Leopold maneuvers indicate the fetus is in a transverse lie with a shoulder presentation. Which physician order is most important?

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A fetus in a transverse lie with a shoulder presentation at term is an indication for a cesarean delivery because vaginal delivery is not possible in this situation. Alerting the surgical team for an urgent cesarean section is the most appropriate action to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.

The Multiparous Client at Term Has Arrived to the Labor