Which Action Is Correct When Palpation Is Used to Assess

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which action is correct when palpation is used to assess the characteristics and pattern of uterine contractions?

• A) Place the hand on the abdomen below the umbilicus and palpate uterine tone with the fingertips.
• B) Determine the frequency by timing from the end of one contraction to the end of the next contraction.
• C) Evaluate the intensity by pressing the fingertips into the uterine fundus.
• D) Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes throughout the first stage of labour.

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