The perinatal nurse is providing care to Carol, a 28-year-old multiparous woman in labor
Upon arrival to the birthing suite, Carol was 7 cm dilated and experiencing contractions every 1 to 2 minutes which she describes as "strong." Carol states she labored for 1 hour at home. As the nurse assists Carol from the assessment area to her labor and birth room, Carol states that she is feeling some rectal pressure. Carol is most likely experiencing:
A) Hypertonic contractions
B) Hypotonic contractions
C) Precipitous labor
D) Uterine hyperstimulation
C
Precipitous labor
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