Nurses can help their clients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labor. Which description of the phases of the first stage of labor is accurate?

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Nurses can help their clients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labor. Which description of the phases of the first stage of labor is accurate?

A. Latent: Mild, regular contractions; no dilation; bloody show; duration of 2 to 4 hours B. Active: Moderate, regular contractions; 4- to 7-cm dilation; duration of 3 to 6 hours C. Lull: No contractions; dilation stable; duration of 20 to 60 minutes D. Transition: Very strong but irregular contractions; 8- to 10-cm dilation; duration of 1 to 2 hours

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A woman is admitted in active labor. Her leukocyte count is 14,500/mm3. Based on this information, the nurse should:

A. Assess the woman for other evidence of infection. B. Promptly inform the nurse-midwife of the results. C. Use isolation techniques to limit the spread of infection. D. Record the expected results in the woman's chart.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Choose the most reliable evidence that true labor has begun.

A. Regular contractions that occur every 15 minutes B. Change in the amount of cervical thinning C. Increased ease of breathing with frequent urination D. A sudden urge to do household tasks

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Choose the abbreviation that represents the fetal presentation and position that is most favorable for vaginal birth.

A. LOA B. RMP C. LST D. ROP

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A laboring woman who has not taken pain medication abruptly stops her previous breathing techniques during a contraction and makes low-pitched grunting sounds. The priority nursing action is to:

A. Ask her whether she needs pain medication. B. Turn her to her left side. C. Assess contraction duration. D. Look at her perineum.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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