Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The client is being rushed into the labor and delivery unit.At which station would the nurse document the fetus immediately prior to birth? (Enter a numerical value)
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The nurse would document the fetus immediately prior to birth at station 0. Station 0 corresponds to the level of the ischial spines, indicating the fetus is at the level of the maternal ischial spines and is ready to be born. Station -1 means the fetus is above the ischial spines, not yet engaged in the pelvis. Station 1 indicates the fetus is 1 cm below the ischial spines, not immediately prior to birth. Station 2 indicates the fetus is 2 cm below the ischial spines, also not immediately prior to birth. Therefore, station 0 is the correct choice for documenting the fetus immediately prior to birth.