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strangeaffliction

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A mother is in the third stage of labor. Which finding would indicate to the nurse that placental separation is occurring?
 
  A) Uterus becomes globular. C) Umbilical cord shortens.
  B) Fundus appears at the introitus. D) Mucoid discharge increases.

Question 2

A woman in the 40th week of pregnancy calls the nurse at the clinic and says she's not sure whether she is in true or false labor. The nurse responds based on the understanding that in false labor:
 
  A) contractions are felt mainly in the lower back
  B) walking around generally relieves contractions
  C) the fetus usually demonstrates less activity
  D) the vaginal mucosa has a definite pink tinge



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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