A multipаrоus client аt 39 weeks’ gestаtiоn presents tо the labor and delivery unit with a sudden gush of clear fluid followed by continuous leaking. The client reports that labor contractions have been irregular. During the initial vaginal examination, the nurse palpates a small fetal extremity alongside the presenting part. Moments later, the fetal heart rate tracing shows a sudden drop to 80 bpm with minimal variability. Based on these assessment findings, which fetal presentation does the nurse most likely anticipate?
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