When Using Intermittent Auscultation (IA)to Assess Uterine Activity,the Nurse Should

When using intermittent auscultation (IA) to assess uterine activity,the nurse should be cognizant that:

A) the examiner's hand should be placed over the fundus before, during, and after contractions.
B) the frequency and duration of contractions is measured in seconds for consistency.
C) contraction intensity is given a judgment number of 1 to 7 by the nurse and patient together.
D) the resting tone between contractions is described as either placid or turbulent.

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