The student nurse is to perform Leopold's maneuver on a laboring patient. Which assessment requires intervention by the staff nurse?

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It is not appropriate to assess the cervix during Leopold's maneuver, as this is typically done through a vaginal exam. This assessment requires intervention by the staff nurse to correct the student nurse's understanding of the procedure. The other choices describe appropriate steps in performing Leopold's maneuver.

The Student Nurse Is to Perform Leopold's Maneuver on a Laboring