The nurse is using the Parer and Ikeda five-tier system. A co-worker is concerned about a patient whose fetus has an acceptably low risk of acidemia and evidence of impending fetal asphyxia. What is the next best step for the nurse?

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According to the Parer and Ikeda five-tier system, if the fetus has evidence of impending fetal asphyxia and an acceptably low risk of acidemia, the next step would be to prepare for urgent delivery. This means that the delivery should be initiated as soon as possible to prevent any possible harm to the fetus. Therefore, the nurse should prepare to assist in the delivery and alert the provider to the urgency of the situation.

The Nurse Is Using the Parer and Ikeda Five-Tier System