Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1.A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1. Which of the following interpretations of this finding should the nurse make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A finding of -1 indicates the presenting part is 1 cm above the ischial spines, showing the fetus is descending but not yet engaged in the pelvis.