A nurse is assessing a woman in labor.In order to assess the fetal position most accurately,which of the following methods should be used?
A) Auscultation of fetal heart tones
B) Leopold maneuvers
C) Ultrasound examination
D) Vaginal examination

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Ultrasound is the most accurate way to assess the fetal position.Leopold maneuvers are not always accurate and may be clinically difficult,which also makes assessing fetal heart tones more difficult.A vaginal examination can be used,but if the membranes are still intact or if the cervix is only minimally dilated,the examiner may not be able to determine the fetus's position.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Woman in Labor