Which Description of the Phases of the Second Stage of Labour

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which description of the phases of the second stage of labour is accurate?

• A) Latent phase: Feels sleepy,fetal station is 2+ to 4+,duration is 30 to 45 minutes
• B) Active phase: Overwhelmingly strong contractions,Ferguson reflux activated,duration is 5 to 15 minutes
• C) Descent phase: Significant increase in contractions,Ferguson reflux activated,average duration varies
• D) Transitional phase: Woman "labouring down," fetal station is 0,duration is 15 minutes

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