Question

what is not true about stage 1 of labor? a. lasts an average of 8 hours b. cervix dilates from 4 to 10 centimeters c. contractions are infrequent at this stage d. time to go to the hospital

Explanation:

In stage 1 of labor, the cervix dilates from 0 to 10 centimeters, not from 4 to 10 centimeters which is part of the active - phase within stage 1. Stage 1 on average lasts about 8 hours for first - time mothers, contractions start out infrequent and it is indeed time to go to the hospital during this stage.

Answer:

B. cervix dilates from 4 to 10 centimeters