Multiple Choice
Nurses can help their patients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labour.What description of the phases of the first stage of labour is accurate?
A) Latent: Mild, regular contractions; no dilation; bloody show; duration of 2 to 4 hours
B) Active: Moderate, regular contractions; 4- to 7-cm dilation; duration of 3 to 6 hours
C) Lull: No contractions; dilation stable; duration of 20 to 60 minutes
D) Transition: Very strong but irregular contractions; 8- to 10-cm dilation; duration of 1 to 2 hours
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