The nurse is monitoring a pregnant client in labor and palpates the abdomen until the end of the contraction. During end of shift report, the nurse states, "Uterus rigidity is comparable to a nose. This client may require an oxytocin drop." Based on this comment, which feature of the contract is the nurse describing?

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The nurse is describing the intensity of the contraction by comparing it to the hardness of a nose. They suspect that the intensity is not strong enough and may require the use of oxytocin to increase it.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Pregnant Client in Labor and Palpates