The nurse instructs a client on the difference between true labor and false labor. The nurse explains, "In true labor:

Question

Options

• AUterine contractions will weaken with walking."
• BUterine contractions will strengthen with walking."
• CThe cervix does not dilate."
• DThe fetus does not descend."

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  88% (37)
• D
  7% (3)

Explanation

(A) Uterine contractions increase with activity. (B) Walking will increase the strength and regularity of uterine contractions in true labor. (C) Uterine contractions that are strong and regular facilitate cervical dilation. (D) Regular, strong uterine contractions, as in true labor, result in fetal descent.

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