Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and who asks about the signs that precede the onset of labor.Which of the following should the nurse identify as a sign that precedes labor?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A surge of energy, or 'nesting,' is a common sign preceding labor. Increased vaginal discharge, sudden weight gain, and urinary retention are not typical pre-labor signs.