A woman is admitted to the labor and birthing suite. Vaginal examination reveals that the presenting part is approximately 2 cm above the ischial spines. The nurse documents this finding as:
A) +2 station
B) 0 station
C) –2 station
D) Crowning
C
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The ischial spines serve as landmarks and are designated as zero status. If the presenting part is palpated higher than the maternal ischial spines, a negative number is assigned. Therefore, the nurse would document the finding as –2 station. If the presenting part is below the ischial spines, then the station would be +2 . Crowning refers to the appearance of the fetal head at the vaginal opening.
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