A midwife is monitoring a client who is in labor. Assessment findings reveal that the fetus is in LOA position. The midwife notes that the presenting part of the fetus is at 0 station. This finding indicates that:

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A 0 station indicates that the presenting part, the head of the fetus, is at the level of the ischial spines and that engagement has occurred. Option A indicates a +4 station. Option C indicates a negative station. Option D describes descent, the first cardinal movement of labor. Station refers to the relationship of the presenting part of the fetus to the level of the ischial spines.

A Midwife Is Monitoring a Client Who Is in Labor