Signs that precede labor include (Select all that apply):
a. Lightening.
b. Exhaustion.
c. Bloody show.
d. Rupture of membranes.
e. Decreased fetal movement.
ANS: A, C, D
Signs that precede labor may include lightening, urinary frequency, backache, weight loss, surge of energy, bloody show, and rupture of membranes. Many women experience a burst of energy before labor. A decrease in fetal movement is an ominous sign that does not always correlate with labor.
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