A nurse in the birthing unit is admitting a client whose membranes ruptured at home. How does the nurse know whether the client is in true labor?
a.Contractions occur every 10 minutes with no change in frequency over 2 hours, and the cervix is closed.
b.Contractions are not evident; the cervix is dilated 3 cm and 50% effaced, and there is no change after 4 hours of staying out of bed.
c.Contractions occur every 5 to 10 minutes, the cervix is dilated 2 cm and 75% effaced, and dilation has increased to 3 cm in 2 hours.
d.Contractions are irregular, occurring every 10 to 15 minutes, the cervix is dilated one fingertip and is 50% effaced, and there is no change with 4 hours of bed rest.
