The Primiparous Patient in Early Labor Asks the Nurse What

Multiple Choice

The primiparous patient in early labor asks the nurse what the contractions are like as labor progresses. The nurse responds, "In normal labor, as the uterine contractions become stronger, they usually also become:

A) "Less frequent."
B) "Less painful."
C) "Longer in duration."
D) "Shorter in duration."