Nurses Can Help Their Patients by Keeping Them Informed About

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nurses can help their patients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labour.What description of the phases of the first stage of labour is accurate?

• A) Latent: Mild,regular contractions;no dilation;bloody show;duration of 2 to 4 hours
• B) Active: Moderate,regular contractions;5- to 10-cm dilation;duration variable in time
• C) Lull: No contractions;dilation stable;duration of 20 to 60 minutes
• D) Transition: Very strong but irregular contractions;8- to 10-cm dilation;duration of 1 to 2 hours

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