Which Action Is Correct When Palpation Is Used to Assess

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which action is correct when palpation is used to assess the characteristics and pattern of uterine contractions?

• A)Place the hand on the abdomen below the umbilicus and palpate uterine tone with the fingertips.
• B)Determine the frequency by timing from the end of one contraction to the end of the next contraction.
• C)Evaluate the intensity by pressing the fingertips into the uterine fundus.
• D)Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes throughout the first stage of labor.