As part of the physical examination portion of assessment, Leopold's maneuvers are used to help identify all of the following except the:
1. sex of the fetus.
2. number of fetuses.
3. fetal lie and attitude.
4. degree of the presenting part's descent into the pelvis.
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1. Correct. Leopold's maneuvers help identify the number of fetuses, the fetal lie and attitude, and the presenting part's degree of descent into the pelvis. The sex of the fetus is not a goal of the examination at this time.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Leopold's maneuvers help identify the number of fetuses, the fetal lie and atti-tude, and the presenting part's degree of descent into the pelvis. The sex of the fetus is not a goal of the examination at this time.
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