A 30-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks gestation is in active labor. Cervical dilation has not progressed for 3 hours. Contractions are adequate. Whic...

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A 30-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks gestation is in active labor. Cervical dilation has not progressed for 3 hours. Contractions are adequate. Which is the best next step?

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Augment with oxytocin

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Caesarean section

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Forceps delivery

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Assess for epidural analgesia

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Apply fetal scalp electrode

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 30-year-old primigravida at 40 weeks gestation is in active labor. Cervical dilation has not progressed for 3 hours. Contractions are adequate. Which is the best next step?