To adequately care for a labouring woman,the nurse should know that which stage of labour varies most in length?

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The first stage of labour is considered to last from the onset of regular uterine contractions to full dilation of the cervix.The first stage is much longer than the second and third stages combined.In a first-time pregnancy the first stage of labour can take up to 18 hours or longer.The second stage of labour lasts from the time the cervix is fully dilated to the birth of the fetus and is relatively short.The third stage of labour lasts from the birth of the fetus until the placenta is delivered.This stage may be as short as 3 to 5 minutes or as long as 1 hour.The fourth stage of labour,recovery,lasts about 2 hours after delivery of the placenta.

To Adequately Care for a Labouring Woman,the Nurse Should Know