Which Description of the Phases of the Second Stage of Labor

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

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

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