The nurse has just palpated contractions, and compares the consistency to that of the forehead. The intensity of these contractions would be identified as:
1. Mild.
2. Moderate.
3. Strong.
4. Weak.
3
Rationale:
1. Mild contractions are similar to the consistency of the nose.
2. Moderate contractions are similar to the chin.
3. Strong contractions are similar to the forehead.
4. Weak contractions are not identified.
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