A 28-year-old primigravida is in the second stage of labor for 2 hours with adequate contractions. Cervix is fully dilated, head is at station +2, and the patient has been pushing for 45 minutes. Fetal heart rate is 140 bpm with good variability. The patient is exhausted and unable to push effectively. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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