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A Labor Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)

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A labor patient has been diagnosed with cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) following attempts at pushing for 2 hours with no progress. Based on this information, which birth method is most appropriate?


A) Vaginal birth with vacuum extraction
B) Augmentation of labor with oxytocin (Pitocin) to improve contraction pattern and strengthen contractions
C) Cesarean section
D) Insertion of Foley catheter into empty bladder to provide more room for fetal descent

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