For the labor nurse, care of the expectant mother begins with any or all of the following except the:
1. onset of progressive, regular contractions.
2. bloody or pink show.
3. spontaneous rupture of membranes.
4. formulation of her individual plan.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. Care begins in labor when progressive, regular contractions begin; when the blood-tinged mucoid vaginal discharge appears; or when there is fluid discharge from the vagina. The woman's and nurse's plan can be formulated before labor or during treatment.
4. Correct. Care begins in labor when progressive, regular contractions begin; when the blood-tinged mucoid vaginal discharge appears; or when there is fluid discharge from the vagina. The woman's and nurse's plan can be formulated before labor or during treatment.
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