A patient in labor receives high-level regional anesthesia, which inhibits her ability to push during the second state of labor. The primary care provider will use forceps to aid in the delivery of the fetus. Which fetal complications is the nurse aware of being related to a forceps birth? Select all that apply.

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Forceps used during delivery can lead to various fetal complications due to the pressure and manipulation involved. These complications include intracranial hemorrhage, cephalohematoma (a type of hemorrhage that occurs underneath the cranial bones), nerve injuries (such as facial nerve palsy), skin lacerations, and skull fractures. Each of these complications is directly related to the mechanical forces applied by the forceps on the fetus during delivery.

A Patient in Labor Receives High-Level Regional Anesthesia, Which Inhibits