Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is admitting a patient to the birthing unit who reports her contractions started 1 hour ago. The nurse determines the patient is 80% effaced and 8 cm dilated.The nurse realizes that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Rapid labor progression (80% effaced, 8 cm in 1 hour) increases postpartum hemorrhage risk due to potential uterine atony.