Which client is at risk for hypotonic labor patterns? A client who
a. has a history of pre-cipitate labor c. has an epidural
b. is morbidly obese d. has fetal macrosomia
D
The client who has fetal macrosomia is at risk for hypotonic labor patterns. Fetal macrosomia (large fetal size), fetal malpresentation, and early or repeated maternal sedation are the risk factors that contribute to hypotonic labor patterns. Maternal size is not a risk factor for hypotonic labor patterns. Opioid administration, not epidural analgesia, can cause hypotonic labor patterns.
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