The nurse is explaining Leopold maneuvers to a client who is in the early stage of labor. What should the nurse explain as being the purpose of the second maneuver?
A) Locate the fetal back
B) Identify the descent of the presenting part into the pelvis
C) Determine if the pelvic inlet contains the head or buttocks
D) Determine if the fetal head or buttocks occupies the uterine fundus

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The second Leopold maneuver is used to locate the fetal back, which helps in assessing the position of the fetus and planning for delivery.

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