NURSING 36N - OB Exam 2 Study Guide.
NURSING 36N - OB Exam 2 Study Guide/NURSING 36N - OB Exam 2 Study Guide. Phases of a contraction: o Increment: Period of increasing strength. o Peak or acme: Period of greatest strength. o Decrement: Period of decreasing strength. Contractions are also described by their average frequency, duration, intensity, & interval. False Labor: o Contractions are irregular or do not increase in frequency, duration, and intensity. o Walking tends to relieve or decrease contractions. o Discomfort is felt in the abdomen & groin. o Bloody show is usually not present. o There is no change in effacement or dilation of the cervix.
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