Dystocia encompasses many problems in labor. What is the most common?
1. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
2. Dysfunctional uterine contractions
3. Cessation of contractions
4. Changes in the fetal heart rate
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Explanation: 2. The most common problem is dysfunctional (or uncoordinated) uterine contractions that result in a prolongation of labor.
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