Question

A nurse is preparing to perform Leopold maneuvers for a client. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps)

-Identify the attitude of the head.
-Palpate the fundus to identify the fetal part.
-Determine the location of the fetal back.
-Palpate for the fetal part presenting at the inlet.

Answer 1

The sequence for performing Leopold maneuvers is as follows: 1) Identify the attitude of the head, 2) Palpate for the fetal part presenting at the inlet, 3) Palpate the fundus to identify the fetal part, and 4) Determine the location of the fetal back.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Identify the attitude of the head.
2. Palpate for the fetal part presenting at the inlet.
3. Palpate the fundus to identify the fetal part.
4. Determine the location of the fetal back.