Which Action Is Correct When Palpation Is Used to Assess

Which action is correct when palpation is used to assess the characteristics and pattern of uterine contractions?

A) Place the hand on the abdomen below the umbilicus and palpate uterine tone with the fingertips.
B) Determine the frequency by timing from the end of one contraction to the end of the next contraction.
C) Evaluate the intensity by pressing the fingertips into the uterine fundus.
D) Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes throughout the first stage of labor.

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