A patient whose cervix is dilated to 6 cm is considered to be in which phase of labor?
A) Latent phase
B) Active phase
C) Second stage
D) Third stage

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The active phase of labor is characterized by cervical dilation of 5 to 6 cm. Historically, the latent phase is from the beginning of true labor until 3 cm of cervical dilation. Recent research has suggested that the latent phase be considered to last up until 5 to 6 cm. dilated. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely dilated until the birth of the baby. The third stage of labor is from the birth of the baby until the expulsion of the placenta.

A Patient Whose Cervix Is Dilated to 6 Cm Is