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
A large rupture of the uterus will disrupt its ability to contract.
Fetal tachycardia is a sign of hypoxia. With a large rupture, the nurse should be alert for the earlier signs.
This is not an early sign of a rupture.
Contractions will stop with a rupture.
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