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A Client Arrives in the Labor and Delivery Unit and Describes

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A client arrives in the labor and delivery unit and describes her contractions as occurring every 10-12 minutes, lasting 30 seconds. She is smiling and very excited about the possibility of being in labor. On exam, her cervix is dilated 2 c m, 100% effaced, and -2 station. What best describes this labor?


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Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which an individual's behavior is conditioned by rewards or punishments.

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or responses that are sought after in individuals or groups within certain contexts or scenarios.

Specified Number

A particular or defined quantity.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a desired behavior is rewarded every time it is performed, encouraging the rapid acquisition of the behavior.

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