The nurse is scheduling a client for an external cephalic version (ECV). Which finding in the client's chart requires immediate intervention?
1. "Multipara, transverse lie."
2. "Primipara failed ECV last week."
3. "Primipara, frank breech ballotable."
4. "Multipara, 32 weeks, complete breech."
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Explanation:
1. This client has no contraindication to ECV.
2. Although this client is less likely to have a successful ECV this week if it were unsuccessful last week, there is no contraindication to attempting the procedure.
3. This client has no contraindication to ECV.
4. ECV is not attempted until 36 weeks. This client is too early in her pregnancy for ECV.
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