A primigravida client arrives in the labor and delivery unit and describes her contractions as occurring every 10-12 minutes,lasting 30 seconds.She is smiling and very excited about the possibility of being in labor.On exam,her cervix is dilated 2 cm,100% effaced,and is a −2 station.What best describes this labor?

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The contractions are occurring every 10-12 minutes, and the cervix is dilated 2 cm with a −2 station. This indicates the latent phase of labor, which is characterized by mild to moderate contractions occurring every 5-20 minutes, with cervical dilation up to 3-4 cm and a station of −3 to −2. The client is also excited, which is typical of the early phase of labor.

A Primigravida Client Arrives in the Labor and Delivery Unit