The fetus of a pregnant patient is in a breech presentation. Where will the nurse auscultate fetal heart sounds?
A) Low in the abdomen
B) Left lateral abdomen
C) High in the abdomen
D) Right lateral abdomen
C
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With a breech presentation, fetal heart sounds usually are heard high in the abdomen. In a breech presentation, fetal heart sounds will not be heard low in the abdomen or over the left or right lateral abdominal regions.
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