With Regard to the Procedures and Criteria for Admitting a Woman

With regard to the procedures and criteria for admitting a woman to the hospital labor unit,nurses should be aware that:

A) She is not considered to be in true labor (according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act [EMTALA]) until a qualified health care provider says she is.
B) She can have only her male partner or predesignated "doula" with her at assessment.
C) Her weight gain is calculated to determine whether she is at greater risk for cephalopelvic disproportion and cesarean birth.
D) The nurse should listen politely to the woman's previous birthing experiences but should keep in mind that each birth is a unique experience.