A Patient Asks the Nurse How She Can Tell If

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse how she can tell if labor is real. Which information should the nurse provide to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) In true labor, the cervix begins to dilate.
B) In true labor, the contractions are felt in the abdomen and groin.
C) In true labor, contractions often resemble menstrual cramps during early labor.
D) In true labor, contractions are inconsistent in frequency, duration, and intensity in the early stages.
E) In true labor your contractions tend to increase in frequency, duration, and intensity with walking.