Greater than 5 contractions in 10 minutes averaged over 30 minutes indicates
A. Excessive uterine activity
B. Hyperstimulation
C. Tachysystole
Ans: C. Tachysystole
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A. "Each child will have a 50% chance of inheriting the gene." B. "The disease is passed on genetically in 75% of offspring." C. "There may be genetic concerns that should be discussed with the physician." D. "Children will not be affected by the disease." E. "Genetic testing can determine who has the disease.
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