Practice Question
A nurse is admitting a client who presented to a labor and delivery unit reporting labor contractions. When conducting the initial assessment, which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the fetus is likely in a breech presentation?
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Correct Answer:
The nurse palpates a soft mass above the symphysis pubis during Leopold's maneuvers.
Rationale:
🔶 A soft, irregular mass felt in the lower abdomen suggests buttocks are presenting—consistent with breech presentation.
🔶 In contrast, the fetal head feels firm, round, and ballotable when cephalic.
🔶 Breech presentations increase risk of cord prolapse and birth trauma, requiring close monitoring.
🔶 Leopold’s maneuvers help determine if external cephalic version or cesarean might be necessary.
🔶 Early identification allows the nurse to plan safe fetal monitoring sites (usually above the umbilicus in breech cases).
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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