A 34-weeks' gestation multigravida, G3 P1 is admitted to the labor suite. She is contracting every 7 minutes and 40 seconds
The woman has several medical problems. Which of the following of her comorbidities is most consistent with the clinical picture?
a. Kyphosis
b. Urinary tract infection
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Cerebral palsy
ANS: b
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a. Kyphosis is unrelated to preterm labor.
b. Urinary tract infections often precipitate preterm labor.
c. It is unlikely that the congestive heart failure precipitated the preterm labor.
d. Cerebral palsy is unrelated to preterm labor.
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