A Primigravida at 40 Weeks of Gestation Is Having Uterine

question 20

Multiple Choice

A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1.5 to 2 minutes and says that they are very painful.Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours.The woman is crying and wants an epidural.What is the likely status of this woman's labour?

• A) She is exhibiting hypotonic uterine dysfunction.
• B) She is experiencing a normal latent stage.
• C) She is exhibiting hypertonic uterine dysfunction.
• D) She is experiencing pelvic dystocia.

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