The nurse is preparing to assess the fetus of a laboring client. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
1. Perform Leopold maneuvers to determine fetal position.
2. Count the fetal heart rate between, during, and for 30 seconds following a uterine contraction (UC).
3. Dry the maternal abdomen before using the Doppler.
4. The diaphragm should be cooled before using the Doppler.
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Explanation: 1. Performing Leopold maneuvers is the first step.
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