In documenting labor experiences, nurses should know that a uterine contraction is described according to all of the following characteristics except:
1. frequency (how often contractions occur).
2. intensity (the strength of contraction at its peak).
3. resting tone (tension in the uterine muscle).
4. appearance (shape and height).
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. Uterine contractions are described in terms of frequency, intensity, duration, and resting tone.
4. Correct. Uterine contractions are described in terms of frequency, intensity, duration, and resting tone.
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