After being in labor for several hours with no progress,a client is diagnosed with CPD (cephalopelvic disproportion),and must have a cesarean section.The client is worried that she will not be able to attempt to have any future children vaginally.After sharing this information with her care provider,the nurse would anticipate that that client would receive what type of incision?

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A transverse incision, also known as a low transverse cesarean section, is often preferred for cesarean deliveries because it results in less blood loss, has a lower risk of infection, and is stronger during future pregnancies, allowing for the possibility of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in many cases.

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