To assess the duration of labor contractions, the nurse determines the time
a. From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
b. From the beginning to the end of each contraction
c. Of the strongest intensity of each contraction
d. Of uterine relaxation between two contractions
B
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A This is the frequency of the contractions.
B Duration of labor contractions is the average length of contractions from
beginning to end.
C This is the strength or intensity of the contractions.
D This is the interval of the contraction phase.
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