A Woman Is 7 Cm Dilated and Her Contractions Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

A woman is 7 cm dilated and her contractions are 3 minutes apart. When she begins cursing at her birthing coach and the nurse, the nurse assesses the most likely explanation for the woman's change in behavior is that:

• A) Labor has progressed to the transition phase
• B) She lacked adequate preparation for the labor experience
• C) The woman would benefit from a different form of analgesia
• D) The contractions have increased from mild to moderate intensity

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