To Teach and Support the Woman in Labor,the Nurse Explains

question 39

Multiple Choice

To teach and support the woman in labor,the nurse explains that the strongest part of a labor contraction is the

• A) increment.
• B) acme.
• C) decrement.
• D) interval.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem, that serves as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various body functions and processes.

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.