The nurse should suspect uterine rupture if
a. Fetal tachycardia occurs.
b. The woman becomes dyspneic.
c. Contractions abruptly stop during labor.
d. Labor progresses unusually quickly.
C
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A Fetal tachycardia is a sign of hypoxia. With a large rupture, the nurse should be
alert for the earlier signs.
B This is not an early sign of a rupture.
C A large rupture of the uterus will disrupt its ability to contract.
D Contractions will stop with a rupture.
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