Introduction
Introduction ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is discussing pre-term labor with a pregnant client.
Which of the following statements accurately describes pre-term labor?
Preterm labor can be spontaneous or induced
Preterm labor involves irregular uterine contractions without cervical changes. This is because preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation with regular contractions and cervical changes. Irregular contractions without cervical changes are more likely to be Braxton Hicks contractions, which are normal and do not indicate labor.
Preterm labor involves irregular uterine contractions without cervical changes. This is because preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation with regular contractions and cervical changes.
Irregular contractions without cervical changes are more likely to be Braxton Hicks contractions, which are normal and do not indicate labor.
Choice A is wrong because preterm labor can be spontaneous or induced.
Spontaneous preterm labor occurs without a known cause or risk factor, while induced preterm labor is done for medical