The nurse recognizes that a woman is in true labor when she ...

[olgavictoria]

The nurse recognizes that a woman is in true labor when she states:
 
  1. I passed some thick, pink mucus when I urinated this morning..
  2. My bag of waters just broke..
  3. The contractions in my uterus are getting stronger and closer together..
  4. My baby dropped and I have to urinate more frequently now..

Question 2

Alternative and complementary therapies:
 
  1. replace conventional Western modalities of treatment.
  2. are used by only a small number of American adults.
  3. recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
  4. focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Loss of mucous plug (operculum) often occurs during the first stage of labor or prior to the onset of labor, but is not the indicator of true labor.
2. Incorrect. Spontaneous rupture of membranes often occurs during the first stage of labor, but is not the indicator of true labor.
3. Correct. Regular, strong contractions with the presence of cervical change indicates that the woman is experiencing true labor.
4. Incorrect. The presenting part of the fetus typically becomes engaged in the pelvis at the onset of labor, but is not the indicator of true labor.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Alternative and complementary therapies are part of an integrative approach to health care.
2. Incorrect. An increasing number of American adults are seeking alternative and comple-mentary health care options.
3. Correct. Many popular alternative healing modalities offer human-centered care based on philosophies that recognize the value of the patient's input and honor the individual's beliefs, values, and desires.
4. Incorrect. Alternative healing modalities offer a holistic approach to health, focusing on the whole person, not just the disease.

[olgavictoria]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Perkypinki]

Excellent