A nurse is caring for a client who has been in labor for 21 hours. The client has made little progress and is now dilated 5 cm. There has been no fetal descent since her induction was started 16 hours ago. The woman has been diagnosed with cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD). For which mode of delivery should the nurse plan?
ExplanationA fetus, diagnosed with CPD, is unable to be delivered vaginally and requires a cesarean section birth. A vaginal, forceps, and vacuum delivery are all contraindicated once a diagnosis of CPD has been given.