Nurses can advise their patients that all of the following are signs preceding labor except:
1. return of urinary frequency from more bladder pressure.
2. persistent low backache from relaxed pelvic joints.
3. stronger and more frequent (Braxton Hicks) uterine contractions.
4. a decline in energy, storing up for labor.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. In the run-up to labor, women often experience a return of the frequent need to urinate, persistent low backache, stronger Braxton Hicks, and a surge in energy.
4. Correct. In the run-up to labor, women often experience a return of the frequent need to uri-nate, persistent low backache, stronger Braxton Hicks, and a surge in energy.
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