Which assessment indicates that a client is in true labor?
a. Mucous plug expelled 1 hour ago
b. Cervical changes noted from last exam 2 hours ago
c. Frequency of the contractions decreases with rest
d. Pain centered in the abdominal area only
B
True labor is characterized by changes in cervical dilation and effacement. Mucous plug expulsion occurs 24 to 48 hours prior to labor. When frequency of the contractions decrease with rest, the woman is most likely experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions.
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