Practice Question
What does the nurse note when measuring the frequency of a laboring woman's contractions?
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Correct Answer:
The time between the beginning and the end of one contraction.
Rationale:
💠 Frequency of contractions is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next, providing information about how often contractions occur during labor.
💠 This measurement helps determine the pattern and progress of labor, as contractions typically become more frequent, longer, and stronger as labor advances.
💠 Accurate timing allows the nurse to monitor for normal uterine activity (usually every 2–5 minutes in active labor) and detect hyperstimulation, which could compromise fetal oxygenation.
💠 The duration of a contraction, in contrast, measures the time from the beginning to the end of a single contraction — a different aspect of uterine activity.
💠 Regular assessment and documentation of contraction frequency, duration, and intensity are essential for evaluating labor effectiveness and fetal well-being.
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