A fetus is assessed at 2 cm above the ischial spines. The nurse would document fetal station as:
A) +4
B) +2
C) 0
D) –2
D
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When the presenting part is above the ischial spines, it is noted as a negative station. Since the measurement is 2 cm, the station would be –2 . A 0 station indicates that the fetal presenting part is at the level of the ischial spines. Positive stations indicate that the presenting part is below the level of the ischial spines.
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