Multiple Choice
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 dilation is 1 to 2 cm and uneffaced (unchanged from admission) .Membranes are intact.The nurse should expect the woman to be:
A) Admitted and prepared for a cesarean birth.
B) Admitted for extended observation.
C) Discharged home with a sedative.
D) Discharged home to await the onset of true labor.
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