Question

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor. The woman becomes irritable, restless, complains of nausea, and has heavier show. The membranes just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse understands that this indicates

A. impending uterine rupture
B. she is in the transition phase of labor
C. the woman is experiencing an arrest of cervical dilation
D. she is having a complication and the doctor should be notified

Answer 1

The woman is likely in the transition phase of labor, characterized by full cervical dilation and intense contractions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The woman experiencing irritability, restlessness, nausea, and heavier show, along with the spontaneous rupture of membranes, is most likely in the transition phase of labor. This phase occurs right before the final pushing stage of childbirth. During the transition phase, the cervix fully dilates from 7 to 10 centimeters, and contractions become stronger and more intense.