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.At a prenatal visit, a primigravida asks the nurse how she will know her labor has started. The nurse knows what indicates the beginning of true labor?
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Correct Answer:
Regular contractions becoming more frequent and intense
Rationale:
🍼 True labor is defined by rhythmic contractions that gradually increase in strength, duration, and frequency.
🍼 These contractions cause progressive cervical dilation and effacement, distinguishing them from false labor.
🍼 Discomfort radiates from the back to the abdomen, unlike Braxton Hicks contractions which are felt in the groin.
🍼 Activity such as walking does not relieve true labor contractions, while it may lessen false contractions.
🍼 Recognizing these features allows nurses to provide timely admission, support, and labor monitoring
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Custom N105Maternal & NewbornUnit Test 2, CAD July 2025
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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