The nurse is scheduling a patient for an external cephalic version (ECV). Which finding in the patient's chart requires immediate intervention?
A)"Multip, transverse lie."
B)"Primip, frank breech ballotable."
C)"Multip, 32 weeks, complete breech."
D)"Primip, failed ECV last week."

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The presence of a "Multip, 32 weeks, complete breech" situation requires immediate intervention before scheduling an external cephalic version (ECV) because the procedure is typically performed after 37 weeks of gestation to reduce the risk of preterm labor. At 32 weeks, the fetus is considered preterm, and attempting an ECV could increase the risk of complications.

The Nurse Is Scheduling a Patient for an External Cephalic