Question

A nurse assesses the fetal position in a laboring woman. The fetal position is documented as LSP. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Continue to support the womans labor efforts.
B. Document the findings in the womans chart.
C. Inform the provider; prepare for possible cesarean delivery.
D. Turn the woman on her left side; reassess in 30 minutes.

Answer 1

For a fetal position documented as LSP, the nurse should document the findings in the woman's chart, which is the standard monitoring procedure.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a nurse assesses the fetal position in a laboring woman and it is documented as LSP (Left Sacral Posterior), this means the fetus is positioned with its left shoulder pointing towards the mother's sacrum. The correct action is B. Document the findings in the woman's chart, which is a standard procedure in the monitoring process of laboring. If the position is causing issues or there is a concern about the progression of labor, then informing the provider may be warranted and should be done based on the nurse's clinical judgment and relevant protocols.