The nurse should anticipate the labor pattern for a fetal occiput posterior position to be:

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Fetal occiput posterior position is associated with a prolonged and difficult labor. The overall length of labor is often longer, and progress may be slower. There may be a higher incidence of interventions such as cesarean delivery or operative vaginal delivery. The pattern of labor may also differ from the typical progression, with longer or irregular contractions during the active phase.

The Nurse Should Anticipate the Labor Pattern for a Fetal