In documenting labor experiences, nurses should know that a uterine contraction is described according to all these characteristics except:
a. Frequency (how often contractions occur).
b. Intensity (the strength of the contraction at its peak).
c. Resting tone (the tension in the uterine muscle).
d. Appearance (shape and height).
ANS: D
Uterine contractions are described in terms of frequency, intensity, duration, and resting tone.
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