The nurse is admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit and is preparing to apply the tocodynamometer (toco).Which must the nurse do first to properly apply this equipment?
A)Apply ultrasound gel to the client's abdomen before applying the toco.
B)Determine the fetal position.
C)Locate the uterine fundus.
D)Ensure that the client's membranes have ruptured.

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Locating the uterine fundus is the first step in properly applying a tocodynamometer because it helps in accurately positioning the device to monitor uterine contractions.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Labor and Delivery