POEP Module 04 - Process of Labor and Birth (Normal) well answered questions

POEP Module 04 - Process of Labor and Birth (Normal) well answered questions You are working with nursing students on the L&D unit. One of the students recalls reading about progesterone levels affecting labor and asks if you could explain this. What is your best response? a. Decreased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With lowered levels of progesterone, the myometrium gains resistance as uterine contractions act on the resistance of the cervix. b. Decreased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With lowered levels of progesterone, the myometrium loses resistance as uterine contractions act on the resistance of the cervix. c. Increased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With higher levels of progesterone, the myometrium gains resistance as uterine contractions act on the resistance of the cervix. d. Increased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With - Correct Answers Decreased progesterone levels allow estrogen to stimulate uterine contractility. With lowered levels of progesterone, the myometrium loses resistance as uterine contractions act on the resistance of the cervix. Maria, a 21 year old, G1P0 at 39 2/7 weeks gestation presents to the OB triage with complaints of contractions. You apply the fetal monitor and perform a cervical examination. The cervical examination revealed that Maria is 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Maria stated that her cervical examination two days ago at her doctors appointment was the same. Maria asks you what signs to look for to know if she is in labor. What is your best response? (Select all that apply.) A. It is hard to say since this is your first baby. Labor takes time. B. You may experience pain that begins in your lower back and gradually sweep around to your lower abdomen. C. You may feel like the baby has dropped down in the pelvis. This is referred to as lightening. D. You m