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

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A transverse incision (also called a low transverse or Pfannenstiel incision) is preferred for cesarean sections when future vaginal deliveries are desired. This type of incision has a lower risk of complications, such as uterine rupture, during subsequent pregnancies. Suprapubic and classic incisions are rarely used, and vertical incisions are associated with a higher risk of complications and are usually reserved for emergencies.

After Being in Labor for Several Hours with No Progress