Which Description of the Four Stages of Labor Is Correct

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which description of the four stages of labor is correct for both the definition and the duration?

• A) First stage: onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation;less than 1 hour to 20 hours
• B) Second stage: full effacement to 4 to 5 cm;visible presenting part;1 to 2 hours
• C) Third stage: active pushing to birth;20 minutes (multiparous woman),50 minutes (nulliparous woman)
• D) Fourth stage: delivery of the placenta to recovery;30 minutes to 1 hour