The nurse is assisting in the delivery of a baby using forceps owing to maternal exhaustion. When documenting the use of forceps, how are these deliveries classified?

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The station refers to the position of the baby's head (or presenting part) in relation to the ischial spines of the mother's pelvis during childbirth. Forceps deliveries are often classified based on the station of the presenting part, indicating how far the baby has descended into the birth canal, which is crucial for determining the appropriateness and type of forceps delivery.

The Nurse Is Assisting in the Delivery of a Baby