All of the Following Statements About Labor Induction Are True

question 70

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about labor induction are true EXCEPT:

• A) Since the early 2000s, rates of labor induction have been gradually on the decline.
• B) Some women choose to have labor induction for nonmedical reasons, such as avoiding birth on a holiday or to accommodate work schedules.
• C) Based on current research, labor induction is typically not advised for non‐medical reasons.
• D) Contractions caused by induced labor tend to be more painful and prolonged than those induced through natural labor.

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Definitions:

Scapula

Also known as the shoulder blade, it is a large, flat triangular bone located in the upper back, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Hyoid Bone

A horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones along the axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.