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A Laboring Patient Begins to Demonstrate Irritability,snapping at Her Labor

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A laboring patient begins to demonstrate irritability,snapping at her labor coach and complaining of pelvic pressure.The nurse suspects cervical assessment will reveal which dilation measurement?


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Melatonin

A hormone that aids regulation of circadian rhythms; bright light reduces production and darkness increases production.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness, often associated with the body's circadian rhythms.

Slow-Wave Sleep

Stages 3 and 4 of deep sleep, where a person is substantially less conscious and is hard to awaken; EEGs reveal large, regular delta waves.

Beta Waves

A type of brain wave pattern associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive processing.

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