Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client in the active phase of the first stage of labor with uterine contractionsA nurse is caring for a client who is in the active phase of the first stage of labor. When monitoring the uterine contractions, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Contractions longer than 90 seconds suggest hyperstimulation, risking fetal hypoxia, requiring immediate provider notification for management.