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anshika

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In order to care for obstetric patients adequately, the nurse understands that labor contractions facilitate cervical dilation by:
 
  a. Contracting the lower uterine segment.
  b. Enlarging the internal size of the uterus.
  c. Promoting blood flow to the cervix.
  d. Pulling the cervix over the fetus and amniotic sac.

Question 2

To teach patients about the process of labor adequately, the nurse knows that which event is the best indicator of true labor?
 
  a. Bloody show c. Fetal descent into the pelvic inlet
  b. Cervical dilation and effacement d. Uterine contractions every 7 minutes



kingfahad97

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Effective uterine contractions pull the cervix upward at the same time that the fetus and amniotic sac are pushed downward. The contractions are stronger at the fundus. The internal size becomes smaller with the contractions; this helps to push the fetus down. Blood flow decreases to the uterus during a contraction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The conclusive distinction between true and false labor is that contractions of true labor cause progressive change in the cervix. Bloody show can occur before true labor. Fetal descent can occur before true labor. False labor may have contractions that occur this frequently; however, this is usually inconsistent.



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