The nurse suspects that a pregnant client is experiencing true labor. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply
1. Contractions increase in intensity.
2. Discomfort occurs in the abdomen.
3. Contractions occur at regular intervals.
4. Walking has no effect on the contractions.
5. Time between contractions gradually becomes shorter.
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. In true labor contractions will increase in intensity.
2. In false labor the contractions occur in the abdomen.
3. In true labor the contractions occur at regular intervals.
4. In false labor walking has no effect on the contractions.
5. In true labor the time between contractions gradually becomes shorter.
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