A primigravida is admitted in labor at 3 centimeters dilation.She asks the nurse,"How long will my labor last?" The nurse's response should indicate that the average length is approximately how many hours?

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The latent phase ends when the cervix is dilated 4 cm.This is a good time to teach the client because she is usually still fairly comfortable,and this phase can last 17 to 19 hours.

A Primigravida Is Admitted in Labor at 3 Centimeters Dilation