Which Description of the Four Stages of Labor Is Correct

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which description of the four stages of labor is correct for both definition and duration?

• A)First stage: onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation;less than 1 hour to 20 hours
• B)Second stage: full effacement to 4 to 5 cm;visible presenting part;1 to 2 hours
• C)Third stage: active pushing to birth;20 minutes (multiparous women),50 minutes (first-timer)
• D)Fourth stage: delivery of the placenta to recovery;30 minutes to 1 hour

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Factoring

A mathematical process of breaking down an expression into simpler components that, when multiplied together, produce the original expression.

Equation

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically formatted as 'expression = expression'.