Mrs AR G3 P1LIA a full term pregnant female is admitted in labor. On examination, she has uterine contractions 2 in 10 minutes, lasting for 30-35 seconds.On P/A examination 3/5th of the head is palpable per abdomen.On P/V examination-cervix is 4 cms dilated, membranes intact.On repeat examination 4 hours later, cervix is 5 cms dilated, station is unchanged, and cervicograph remains to the right of the alert line. Which of the following statements is true?
In this patient at the beginning of the labor, three fifths of the head was palpable , which indicates head is not engaged as head is said to be engaged only if 1/5th is palpable per abdomen…
The head was engaged at the time a of presentation
Her cervicographical progress is satisfactory
Her cervicographical status suggests intervention
On repeat examination, her cervicograph should have touched the action line.