Mia is a G7P6 who is 39 weeks and 2 days.She has come to obstetrics (OB) triage complaining of contraction pain every 3 to 5 minutes, has a large amount of bloody show, and tells you her last two deliveries took about 2 hours.
What would you expect her diagnosis to be and what would be your next step?

Choice A rationale

Contraction duration less than 40 seconds doesn't define tachysystole. Tachysystole focuses on excessive frequency of contractions rather than their duration.

Choice B rationale

Contraction frequency of more than 5 in 10 minutes defines tachysystole. This condition indicates too frequent uterine activity, which can compromise fetal oxygenation.

Choice C rationale

Contraction intensity less than 80 mm Hg doesn't define tachysystole. Tachysystole is characterized by the number of contractions, not their intensity.

Choice D rationale

Resting tone less than 18 mm Hg is not related to the definition of tachysystole. Tachysystole concerns contraction frequency, not the resting tone of the uterus between contractions. .

Choice A rationale

Administering oxytocin during shoulder dystocia can exacerbate the problem by increasing uterine contractions, making it harder to deliver the baby's shoulder.

Choice B rationale

Flexing the client's thighs sharply toward her abdomen, known as the McRoberts maneuver, helps to widen the pelvis and can often resolve shoulder dystocia by changing the angle of the pelvic bones.

Choice C rationale

While applying oxygen is a standard practice to improve maternal and fetal oxygenation, it does not specifically address shoulder dystocia and is not a primary intervention.

Choice D rationale

Applying downward pressure on the fundus is contraindicated as it can worsen shoulder dystocia by further impacting the shoulder against the pelvic bone.