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

question 1

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)Perform conservative measures.
• B)Prepare for urgent delivery.
• C)Assist provider in immediate delivery.
• D)Increase surveillance of patient.

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Definitions:

Dissolution

The process of a solid substance being dissolved in a liquid, resulting in a solution.

Acidic Waters

Water with a low pH, where the concentration of hydrogen ions is high, often resulting from natural processes or pollution.

Groundwater

Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers, serving as a critical source of fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and industry.

Hot Springs

Natural pools of water heated by geothermal forces from the Earth's interior.