Question

A 20-year-old G1 woman at 40 weeks gestation presents to labor and delivery complaining of painful contractions every 3-4 minutes since midnight. Her examination on admission was 2 centimeters dilated, 90?

1) Laminaria placement
2) Artificial rupture of membranes
3) Counseling about latent phase of labor and rest
4) Manual cervical dilation
5) Cesarean section for arrest of labor

Answer 1

During the latent phase of labor, where the cervix is dilated to 2-4 centimeters, the appropriate course of action would be counseling about the latent phase of labor and rest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 20-year-old woman in question is in the latent phase of labor and is experiencing regular painful contractions. At this stage, her cervix is usually dilated to around 2-4 centimeters. The most appropriate course of action in this case would be counseling about the latent phase of labor and rest. This is because the latent phase can last for several hours or even days and it is important for the woman to conserve energy and cope with the contractions as she progresses towards active labor.