When Assessing a Woman in the First Stage of Labor

question 12

Multiple Choice

When assessing a woman in the first stage of labor, the nurse recognizes that the most conclusive sign that uterine contractions are effective would be:

• A) Dilation of the cervix.
• B) Descent of the fetus.
• C) Rupture of the amniotic membranes.
• D) Increase in bloody show.

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Definitions:

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus that can clog airways and trap bacteria.

Chest Physiotherapy

Therapeutic interventions designed to help clear airway secretions from the lungs through percussion, vibration, and manipulation of breathing patterns.

Rhizome

A horizontal underground stem that bears leaves and buds and often serves as a storage organ and a means of asexual reproduction (e.g., iris).

Horizontal

Refers to something that is arranged or lying flat, parallel to the plane of the horizon or perpendicular to the vertical.