A nurse assesses the fetal position in a laboring woman.The fetal position is documented as LSP.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Continue to support the woman's labor efforts.
B) Document the findings in the woman's chart.
C) Inform the provider; prepare for possible cesarean delivery.
D) Turn the woman on her left side; reassess in 30 minutes.

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LSP indicates left,sacrum,posterior.This malpresentation may signal the need for a cesarean delivery.The nurse should not just support the woman's labor efforts,nor should the nurse document without taking other action.Turning the woman on her left side is not warranted.

A Nurse Assesses the Fetal Position in a Laboring Woman