The nurse has just palpated a laboring woman's contractions. The uterus cannot be indented during a contraction. The nurse compares the consistency of the uterus during a contraction with that of the forehead. The intensity of these contractions would best be characterized as:

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When the uterus cannot be indented during a contraction and its consistency is compared to the forehead, it indicates strong contractions. Weak contractions would allow the uterus to be easily indented, while moderate contractions would allow for some indentation but with resistance. Mild contractions would only cause slight tightening of the uterus. Therefore, the best choice is D.

The Nurse Has Just Palpated a Laboring Woman's Contractions