Which clinical finding during assessment indicates uterine rupture?
A) Fetal tachycardia occurs.
B) The patient becomes dyspneic.
C) Labor progresses unusually quickly.
D) Contractions abruptly stop during labor.

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A large rupture of the uterus will disrupt its ability to contract. Fetal tachycardia is a sign of hypoxia. With a large rupture, the nurse should be alert for the earlier signs. Dyspnea is not an early sign of a rupture. Contractions will stop with a rupture.

Which Clinical Finding During Assessment Indicates Uterine Rupture