The need for forceps has been determined. The patient's cervix is dilated to 10 cm, and the fetus is at +2 station. What category of forceps application would the nurse anticipate?
1. Input
2. Low
3. Mid
4. Outlet
2
Rationale 1: Input is not a term associated with the use of forceps.
Rationale 2: Low forceps are applied when the leading edge of the fetal head is at +2 station.
Rationale 3: Midforceps are applied when the fetal head is engaged.
Rationale 4: Outlet forceps are applied when the fetal skull has reached the perineum.
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