Nurses can help their patients by keeping them informed about the distinctive stages of labour.What description of the phases of the first stage of labour is accurate?
A) Latent: Mild, regular contractions; no dilation; bloody show; duration of 2 to 4 hours
B) Active: Moderate, regular contractions; 4- to 7-cm dilation; duration of 3 to 6 hours
C) Lull: No contractions; dilation stable; duration of 20 to 60 minutes
D) Transition: Very strong but irregular contractions; 8- to 10-cm dilation; duration of 1 to 2 hours
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