FCA1-0377

With a cervical dilation of 9 cm, a 23-year-old term primigravida is in labour. She is otherwise in good health. She’s been in labour for 14 hours and counting. Early foetal pulse decelerations can be seen on the cardiotocograph, and a recent foetal scalp blood sample revealed a pH of 7.25. Which of the following is true about this patient’s care and management?