A Client Is Admitted to the Labor Unit with Contractions

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the labor unit with contractions 1-2 minutes apart lasting 60-90 seconds. The client is apprehensive and irritable. This client is most likely in what phase of labor?

• A) Active
• B) Transition
• C) Latent
• D) Second

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Definitions:

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