Which pregnant patient in labor should the nurse most likely prepare for an episiotomy?

A) A multigravida with a history of cesarean birth with classical uterine incision; fetus is distressed
B) A primigravida who reports faithfully having done Kegel exercises during pregnancy; fetus is in vertex presentation
C) A multigravida with a history of heart problems; fetus is in occiput posterior position
D) A multigravida who reports faithfully having done Kegel exercises during pregnancy; fetus initially presents with occiput posterior position but rotates readily


Ans: C

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