The nurse is monitoring a pregnant client in labor and palpates the abdomen until the end of the contraction. During end of shift report, the nurse states, "Uterus rigidity is comparable to a nose
This client may require an oxytocin drop." Based on this comment, which feature of the contract is the nurse describing?
1. Intensity.
2. Duration.
3. Frequency.
4. Length.
Correct Answer: 1
The intensity of the contraction refers to its strength. Assessing the intensity or strength of contractions is done by palpation and is described by comparing the rigidity of the uterus to the firmness of certain other body features such as the nose, the chin, and the forehead for mild, moderate, and hard. The duration, or length, of contractions is measured from the beginning of the contraction until the end of the contraction. The frequency of the contractions is determined by measuring the interval from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction.
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