A Multiparous Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery

question 26

Multiple Choice

A multiparous patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with contractions that are regular, are 2 minutes apart, and last 60 seconds. She reports that her labor began about 6 hours ago, and she had bloody show earlier that morning. A vaginal exam reveals a vertex presenting, with the cervix 100% effaced and 8 cm dilated. The patient asks what part of labor she is in. The nurse should inform the patient that she is in the:

• A) Early phase.
• B) Active phase.
• C) Transition phase.
• D) Fourth stage.

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