Question

A primigravida at 39 weeks of gestation is observed for 2 hours in the intrapartum unit. The fetal heart rate has been normal. Contractions are 5 to 9 minutes apart, 20 to 30 seconds in duration, and of mild intensity. Cervical

Answer 1

The stages of labor and the use of Pitocin in certain situations.

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The subject of this question is Medicine. The question relates to the stages of labor and the use of Pitocin in certain situations.

The passage discusses the stages of labor, including the dilation stage where the cervix dilates fully to 10 cm in diameter, and the use of synthetic oxytocin, known as Pitocin, to restart and maintain labor if it stops before stage two is reached.

During the dilation stage of labor, uterine contractions push the baby's head against the cervix, causing it to dilate. The cervix needs to be dilated to about 10 cm for the baby's head to fit through. If labor stops before the baby is expelled, Pitocin can be administered to restart and maintain labor.