When a labor dysfunction due to decreased uterine muscle tone occurs in a patient who is dilated to 5 cm with membranes intact,the nurse informs the patient that the physician most likely will:
A) perform an amniotomy.
B) initiate tocolytic drugs.
C) order a sedative for the patient.
D) plan to do an emergency cesarean section.
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