The client in early labor asks the nurse what the contractions are like as labor progresses. What would the nurse respond?
A) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become less frequent."
B) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become less painful."
C) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become longer in duration."
D) "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become shorter in duration."

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In normal labor, uterine contractions intensify in strength and also increase in duration, which helps to facilitate the dilation and effacement of the cervix, leading to the progression of labor.

The Client in Early Labor Asks the Nurse What the Contractions