A primiparous client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery room after showing signs of true labor. The client asks how long she should expect to be in labor before she gives birth to her baby. The nurse midwife informs the client that, on the average, the length of labor for primiparous clients is:

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The average length of labor for primiparous clients is between 13 and 15 hours. For multiparous clients, the average length of labor is between 8 and 9 hours. The length of labor may vary from client to client, but in general, the length of labor is shorter for multiparous clients.

A Primiparous Client at 38 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted to the Labor