A Primigravida at 40 Weeks of Gestation Is Having Uterine

question 23

Multiple Choice

A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1 1/2 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 labor?

• 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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