When Trying to Differentiate False Labor from True Labor,the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

When trying to differentiate false labor from true labor,the nurse realizes which of the following statements regarding true labor is correct?

• A)Discomfort of the contraction is in the fundus.
• B)Contractions do not follow a pattern.
• C)Contractions get stronger with ambulation.
• D)Contractions may stop with ambulation.

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Definitions:

William Tuke

A pioneering figure in the reform of mental health care in the 18th century, he founded the York Retreat which emphasized humane treatment for the mentally ill.

Psychological Abnormality

Conditions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or healthy in a psychological context.

Deviance

Variance from common patterns of behavior.

Distress

A negative emotional state that arises from situations perceived as overwhelming or beyond one's ability to cope.