While conducting Leopold maneuvers, the nurse determines that the fourth maneuver does not need to be done. What information caused the nurse to make this decision?

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The fourth Leopold maneuver is only done if the fetus is in a cephalic presentation because it determines fetal attitude and degree of fetal extension into the pelvis. Angular bumps and nodules indicate the fetal knees, elbows, hands, and fingers. A round hard mass that moves freely is the fetal head.

While Conducting Leopold Maneuvers, the Nurse Determines That the Fourth