The Stages of Labor, in Order, Include

question 52

Multiple Choice

The stages of labor, in order, include

• A) dilation, contraction, and afterbirth.
• B) contraction, dilation, and afterbirth.
• C) dilation, contraction, and expulsion.
• D) dilation, expulsion, and afterbirth.
• E) amniotic rupture, contraction, and expulsion.

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Definitions:

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