When assessing a woman in the first stage of labor,which clinical finding will alert the nurse that uterine contractions are effective?

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Dilation of the cervix is a clinical finding that indicates effective uterine contractions. As the cervix dilates, it means that the uterine muscles are working to push the baby down and out of the birth canal. Descent of the fetus to -2 station, rupture of the amniotic membranes (ROM), and an increase in bloody show can all be signs of labor progress, but they do not necessarily indicate effective uterine contractions.

When Assessing a Woman in the First Stage of Labor,which