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The Nurse Is Performing the First Leopold Maneuver on a Client

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The nurse is performing the first Leopold maneuver on a client of 34 weeks gestation and notes the presence of fetal bottom and legs.The nurse knows that this maneuver would indicate which for this client?


A) The fetus' head is in the pelvis but positioned in a posterior fashion.
B) The fetus is in a breech position and a caesarean section may be required at birth.
C) The fetus' size does not match its gestational age.
D) The fetus is in position for immediate delivery and the healthcare provider should be notified immediately.

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