A labor dysfunction due to decreased uterine muscle tone occurs in a patient who is dilated to 5 cm with membranes intact. What action by the physician will the nurse anticipate?
a. Perform an amniotomy.
b. Initiate tocolytic drugs.
c. Order a sedative for the patient.
d. Plan to do an emergency cesarean section.
ANS: A
Medical treatment for hypotonic labor dysfunction includes an amniotomy as the first remedy if the membranes are intact.
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