A pregnant woman is at 38 weeks of gestation.She wants to know if any signs indicate "labor is getting closer to starting." The nurse informs the woman that which of the following is a sign that labor may begin soon?

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Women speak of having a burst of energy before labor.The woman may lose 0.5 to 1.5 kg,the result of water loss caused by electrolyte shifts,which in turn are caused by changes in the estrogen and progesterone levels.When the fetus descends into the true pelvis (called lightening),the fundal height may decrease.Urinary frequency may return before labor.

A Pregnant Woman Is at 38 Weeks of Gestation