Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2018
6 hours ago the waters of a 30-year-old gravida 1, para 0, burst; her preliminary period was pathologic and lasted for over 2 days; the term of pregnancy is 39 weeks. No labor activity is observed. Fetal head presents above the pelvic inlet. Fetal heartbeats are 142/min., clear and rhytmic. On vaginal examination the uterine cervix is not dilated. What further tactics should the doctor choose?
Answer options
- Prolong the pregnancy, while providing antibacterial treatment
- Wait for the onset of spontaneous labor
- Induce cervical dilation with prostaglandins
- Stimulate the labor with oxytocin
- Perform cesarean section
Correct answer
Perform cesarean section
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