A Primigravida Is Admitted in Labor at 3 Centimeters Dilation

question 22

Multiple Choice

A primigravida is admitted in labor at 3 centimeters dilation.She asks the nurse,"How long will my labor last?" The nurse's response should indicate that the average length is approximately how many hours?

• A)3 to 5
• B)8 to 10
• C)13 to 15
• D)17 to 19

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Definitions:

Embryonic Disk

A key structure in early embryonic development, from which the embryo begins to form and differentiate into various tissues and organ systems.

Germ Layers

The three primary layers of cells (endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm) in an embryo from which all tissues and organs develop.

Y-Linked

Gene located on a Y chromosome.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of all the genes and alleles present in its DNA.