Question

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the onset of true labor is identified by:
□ contractions every 15 - 20 minutes
□ regular uterine contractions
□ contractions lasting 40 seconds or longer
□ contractions every 30 - 45 minutes
□ irregular uterine contractions

Explanation:

True labor is characterized by regular uterine contractions. These contractions typically occur more frequently than 15 - 20 minutes apart (closer together as labor progresses) and last 40 seconds or longer. Irregular uterine contractions are more characteristic of false labor. Contractions every 30 - 45 minutes are too spaced out for true labor.

Answer:

regular uterine contractions, contractions lasting 40 seconds or longer