Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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Passage / Scenario
Client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation, thinks she is in laborA nurse is assisting a nurse midwife in examining a client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation and states that she thinks she is in labor. Which of the following findings confirm that the client is in labor?
Correct answer
Cervical dilation is the definitive sign of labor, indicating the cervix is opening due to uterine contractions. Other findings like contractions or amniotic fluid may occur but are not confirmatory without dilation.