Which fetal position may cause the laboring client more back discomfort?
a. Left occiput anterior
b. Left occiput posterior
c. Right occiput anterior
d. Right occiput transverse
ANS: B
In the left occiput posterior position, each contraction pushes the fetal head against the mother's sacrum, which results in intense back discomfort. Back labor is seen mostly when the fetus is in the posterior position.
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