In describing the intensity of uterine contractions, the nurse uses the term moderate if the fundus feels like what body part?

a. chin c. nose
b. forehead d. thigh


A
Mild contractions feel like the tip of the nose, moderate contractions feel like the chin, and strong contractions feel like the forehead.

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