The nurse is preparing a client with cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) for an immediate cesarean birth. What is the last assessment that the nurse should make before the client is draped for surgery?

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The last assessment that the nurse should make before the client is draped for surgery is to monitor fetal heart tones. This ensures the well-being of the fetus and can alert the healthcare team to any signs of distress that may require immediate action. A vaginal examination is not necessary once the decision has been made to proceed with a cesarean birth. Maternal temperature and urine output are important to monitor, but not as the last assessment before surgery.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client with Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)