The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the characteristics of true labor contractions.The nurse evaluates the woman's understanding of the instructions when she states,"True labor contractions will:

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True labor contractions occur regularly,becoming stronger,lasting longer,and occurring closer together.They may become intense during walking and continue despite comfort measures.Typically true labor contractions are felt in the lower back,radiating to the lower portion of the abdomen.During false labor,contractions tend to be irregular and felt in the abdomen above the navel.Typically the contractions often stop with walking or a change of position.

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