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: The consistency of mild contractions is similar to that of the nose.
Rationale 2: The consistency of moderate contractions is similar to that of the chin.
Rationale 3: The consistency of strong contractions is similar to that of the forehead.
Rationale 4: Weak contractions are not identified.
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