A patient arrives at the hospital and is not sure if she is in true labor.The nurse does an assessment and assures her she is in true labor because:
A) there is no dilatation.
B) the contractions are in the fundus.
C) the cervix has softened and effaced.
D) the contractions are irregular.

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One sign of true labor is when the cervix has softened and effaced.

A Patient Arrives at the Hospital and Is Not Sure