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lbcchick

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The primiparous client in early labor asks the nurse what the contractions are like as labor progresses. The nurse responds, In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become:
 
  A. Less frequent.
   B. Less painful.
   C. Longer in duration.
   D. Shorter in duration.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a laboring client. To identify the duration of a contraction, the nurse should:
 
  A. Start timing from the beginning of one contraction to the completion of the same contraction.
   B. Time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction.
   C. Palpate the uterus through the lower abdomen at the peak of a contraction for the intensity.
   D. Time from the beginning of one contraction to the peak of the same contraction.



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Kdiggy

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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