A client comes to the hospital at 38 weeks' gestation thinking she is in labor,but after several hours of observation she is sent home.The client asks how she can tell the difference between true labor and false labor.Which of the following should the nurse indicate will occur in true labor?

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Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular,intermittent contractions,usually felt toward the end of the pregnancy,although some women experience these contractions throughout the second half of their pregnancy.True labor contractions increase in intensity and duration.

A Client Comes to the Hospital at 38 Weeks' Gestation