A client is admitted to the labor unit with contractions 1.5–2 minutes apart and lasting 60–90 seconds. The client is apprehensive and irritable
This nurse understands this information to indicate that the client is most likely in what phase of labor? 1. Active
2. Transition
3. Latent
4. Second
2
Rationale:
1. The active phase is characterized by contractions every 2–3 minutes; there is a sense of fear of loss of control during this phase, but it's not as pronounced as in the transition stage.
2. During the transition phase of labor, contractions have a frequency of about every 1.5–2 minutes with a duration of 60–90 seconds. The woman might become apprehensive and irritable during this stage.
3. The latent phase is characterized by mild contractions that progress from a frequency of 10–20 minutes to 5–7 minutes. In the latent stage, the woman is excited that labor has begun.
4. The second stage is the pushing stage, and the woman might feel relieved that the birth is near and she can push. The second stage is not a phase of labor.
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