Multiple Choice
Nurses can help their clients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labor.What description of the phases of the first stage of labor 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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