The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Fetus of a Laboring

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.