The nurse is caring for a patient who is not certain if she is in true labor. How might the nurse attempt to stimulate cervical effacement and intensify contractions in the patient?
a. By offering the patient warm fluids to drink
b. By helping the patient to ambulate in the room
c. By seating the patient upright in a straight-back chair
d. By positioning the patient on her right side
ANS: B
Ambulation will stimulate effacement and intensify contractions if the patient is in true labor.
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