A Nurse Is Performing the Third Leopold Maneuver on a Woman

A nurse is performing the third Leopold maneuver on a woman who is gravida 3,para 3 and is currently 37 weeks' gestation.The nurse's fingers can be pressed together below the presenting part,which is firm to the touch.What action should the nurse take regarding this assessment data?

A) Facilitate a referral to a perinatologist.
B) Inform the health-care provider immediately.
C) Prepare the woman for a breech delivery.
D) Reassure the woman and document the findings.

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