Assessing the position of the fetus at the beginning of labor.

Assessing the position of the fetus at the beginning of labor.

7.The nurse assesses the position of the fetus at the beginning of labor. The nurse feels the fetal occiput toward the left side of the pregnant clients sacrum. How does the nurse interpret thus finding?

1. Right occiput anterior (ROA); fetus is currently in correct position for birth.
2. Left sacrum anterior (LSA); fetus will need to flip end to end prior to birth.
3. Left occiput transverse (LOT); fetus will turn head slightly prior to birth.
4. Left occiput posterior (LOP); fetus will need to burn head prior to birth.

8. A client diagnosed with infective endocarditis is discharged home on IV antibiotic therapy. The nurse knows the client understands the discharge treatment plan when the client makes which statement?

1. “when I get home, I can take of these compression stockings when I am walking.”
2. “I can help care for my grandchildren when they are sick and stay home from school”
3. “I can go back to my job next week and start back traveling”
4. “I will tell my dentist about this illness before having my teeth cleaned.”