A doula is supporting a client who was admitted to the labor and delivery unit about five hours ago. The healthcare provider has noted a cervical dilatation of 5 cm. The contractions are occurring every five minutes and usually lasting between 50 and 55 seconds. The client is in which phase of labor?

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The client is in the active phase of labor. The active phase of labor is the second phase of the first stage of labor. The latent phase is manifested by cervical dilation from 0 to 3 cm and by contractions lasting 20 to 40 seconds. The active phase of labor is manifested by cervical dilation from 4 to 7 cm and by contractions occurring every three to five minutes, each lasting 40 to 60 seconds. The transitional phase is manifested by cervical dilation from 8 to 10 cm and by contractions lasting 60 to 90 seconds.

A Doula Is Supporting a Client Who Was Admitted to the Labor