A Primigravida at 40 Weeks of Gestation Is Having Uterine

question 17

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 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.

Recognize situations where legal recourse against administrative decisions is available.

Compare litigation with alternative dispute resolution methods.

Assess the challengeability of decisions made by government bureaucrats.

Evaluate the alternatives to litigation in conflict resolution.

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