The nurse is preparing to assess the fetus of a laboring client. Which should the nurse perform first?
A) Place the client into a left lateral position.
B) Perform the Leopold maneuver to determine fetal position.
C) Dry the maternal abdomen before using the Doppler.
D) Count the fetal heart rate for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.

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Performing the Leopold maneuver to determine fetal position should be done first as it provides information that will guide the rest of the assessment.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Fetus of a Laboring