The Client in Early Labor Asks the Nurse What the Contractions

question 4

Multiple Choice

The client in early labor asks the nurse what the contractions are like as labor progresses. What would the nurse respond?

• A) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become less frequent."
• B) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become less painful."
• C) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become longer in duration."
• D) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become shorter in duration."

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