While Palpating Contractions, the Nurse Determines That a Client Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

While palpating contractions, the nurse determines that a client is in the latent phase of labor. What findings did the nurse use to make this determination? Select all that apply.

• A) Contractions rated as being moderate to strong
• B) Contractions rated as being mild to moderate
• C) Contractions occur every 6 minutes lasting for 40 seconds
• D) Contractions occur every 2 minutes lasting for 50 seconds
• E) Contraction occurs every 10 minutes lasting for 30 seconds

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