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Mr.Thesaxman

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A patient has been instructed to monitor the frequency of her contractions. Which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching was effective?
 
  a. I will count from the time one contraction starts until the beginning of the next contraction.
  b. I will count from the time the contraction begins until the contraction ends.
  c. I will count from the beginning of one contraction until the end of the next contraction.
  d. I will count from the end of one contraction until the end of the next contraction.

Question 2

The time from the beginning of a contraction to its end is known as:
 
  a. Duration
  b. Interval
  c. Intensity
  d. Increment



chevyboi1976

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The frequency of contractions is the time from the beginning of one contraction until the beginning of the next contraction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The duration of a contraction is the time from the beginning until the end of the contraction.



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