Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A term low-risk nulliparous client in second stage labor, epidural, pushing for over 3 hours, exhausted, fetal station +3.What intervention does the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Vacuum-assisted delivery (C) is appropriate for exhaustion and low fetal station. Prolonged pushing (A) is not ideal, cesarean (B) is less likely, and fluid bolus (D) does not aid delivery.