During a maternal assessment, the nurse determines the fetus to be in a left occipitoanterior (LOA) position. Auscultation of the fetal heart rate should begin in the:

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In the left occipitoanterior (LOA) position, the baby's head is down, and the back is facing the mother's left side, slightly towards the front of the belly. Therefore, the fetal heart sounds are best auscultated in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, closest to where the baby's back is positioned.

During a Maternal Assessment, the Nurse Determines the Fetus to Be