A patient is 7 cm dilated and complaining of painful contractions. What stage of labor should the EMT identify?

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At 7 cm dilation, the patient is in the first stage of labor, which is characterized by the gradual opening of the cervix and painful contractions. The second stage is expulsion, where the baby is delivered, followed by the third stage where the placenta is delivered, and the fourth stage, which involves the recovery period for the mother. The uterine stage is not a recognized stage of labor.

A Patient Is 7 Cm Dilated and Complaining of Painful