Risk factors for labor dystocia include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Tall maternal height
2. Labor induction
3. Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) fetus
4. Malpresentation
5. Prolonged latent phase
2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Labor induction is a risk factor of dystocia.
4. Malpresentation is a risk factor of dystocia.
5. Prolonged latent phase is a risk factor of dystocia.
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