When assessing the fetus using Leopold maneuvers,the nurse feels a round,firm,movable fetal part in the fundal portion of the uterus and a long,smooth surface in the mother's right side close to midline.What is the likely position of the fetus?
A)ROA
B)LSP
C)RSA
D)LOA

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Fetal position is denoted with a three-letter abbreviation.The first letter indicates the presenting part in either the right or left side of the maternal pelvis.The second letter indicates the anatomic presenting part of the fetus.The third letter stands for the location of the presenting part in relation to the anterior,posterior,or transverse portion of the maternal pelvis.Palpation of a round,firm fetal part in the fundal portion of the uterus would be the fetal head,indicating that the fetus is in a breech position with the sacrum as the presenting part in the maternal pelvis.Palpation of the fetal spine along the mother's right side denotes the location of the presenting part in the mother's pelvis.The ability to palpate the fetal spine indicates that the fetus is anteriorly positioned in the maternal pelvis.This fetus is positioned anteriorly in the right side of the maternal pelvis with the sacrum as the presenting part.RSA is the correct three-letter abbreviation to indicate this fetal position.ROA denotes a fetus that is positioned anteriorly in the right side of the maternal pelvis with the occiput as the presenting part.LSP describes a fetus that is positioned posteriorly in the left side of the pelvis with the sacrum as the presenting part.A fetus that is LOA would be positioned anteriorly in the left side of the pelvis with the occiput as the presenting part.

When Assessing the Fetus Using Leopold Maneuvers,the Nurse Feels a Round,firm,movable