The primiparous patient in early labor asks the nurse what the contractions are like as labor progresses. The nurse responds, "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become:

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As labor progresses and the contractions become stronger, they typically become longer in duration. This allows for the cervix to continue to efface and dilate, ultimately leading to the birth of the baby. Contractions may also become more frequent and more painful as labor progresses. However, they would not become less frequent or less painful as the nurse suggests in options A and B. Contractions also would not typically become shorter in duration as labor progresses, as this would not allow for adequate cervical effacement and dilation.

The Primiparous Patient in Early Labor Asks the Nurse What