For the labor nurse, care of the expectant mother begins with any or all of these situations, with the exception of:
a. The onset of progressive, regular contractions.
b. The bloody, or pink, show.
c. The spontaneous rupture of membranes.
d. Formulation of the woman's plan of care for labor.
ANS: D
Labor care begins when progressive, regular contractions begin; the blood-tinged mucoid vaginal discharge appears; or fluid is discharged from the vagina. The woman and nurse can formulate their plan of care before labor or during treatment.
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