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The midwife performs a vaginal exam and determines that the fetal head is at a -2 station. What does this indicate to the nurse about the birth?
 
  1. The birth is imminent.
  2. The birth is likely to occur in 1-2 hours.
  3. The birth will occur later in the shift.
  4. The birth is difficult to predict.
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Explanation: 4. A -2 station means that the fetus is 2 cm above the ischial spines. The ischial spines as a landmark have been designated as zero station. If the presenting part is higher than the ischial spines, a negative number is assigned, noting centimeters above zero station. With the fetus's head that high in the pelvis, it is difficult to predict when birth will occur.
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