A Mother Is in Early Labor and Asks the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

A mother is in early labor and asks the nurse how long the labor will last.The nurse explains that the first stage of labor lasts from the beginning of regular contractions until when?

• A)The cervix is completely effaced.
• B)The baby is in position.
• C)The cervix is fully dilated.
• D)The woman begins pushing.

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Definitions:

Regular-interest

Regular interest refers to the consistent periodic return earned on an investment or paid on a loan as determined by the interest rate.

Compounded Semi-annually

The process where interest is calculated and added to the principal sum every six months.

Compounded Quarterly

The calculation of interest on the initial principal and the accumulated interest over previous periods on a quarterly basis.

Inheritance

Assets received from a deceased person's estate by their heirs or designated beneficiaries.