When Assessing a Woman in the First Stage of Labor,which

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assessing a woman in the first stage of labor,which clinical finding will alert the nurse that uterine contractions are effective?

• A) Dilation of the cervix
• B) Descent of the fetus to -2 station
• C) Rupture of the amniotic membranes
• D) Increase in bloody show

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