A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1.5 to 2 minutes and states that they are very painful. Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours. The woman is crying and wants an epidural. What is the likely status of this woman's labor?

C She is experiencing precipitous labor. A She is exhibiting hypertonic uterine dysfunction. D She is exhibiting hypotonic uterine dysfunction. B She is experiencing a normal latent stage.