A laboring patient begins to demonstrate irritability,snapping at her labor coach and complaining of pelvic pressure.The nurse suspects cervical assessment will reveal which dilation measurement?
A) 2 to 3 cm
B) 4 to 5 cm
C) 5 to 6 cm
D) 8 to 9 cm

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The symptoms described, such as irritability, snapping at her labor coach, and complaining of pelvic pressure, are indicative of the transition phase of labor. This phase is characterized by cervical dilation of 8 to 9 cm, signaling that the patient is nearing full dilation and the onset of the second stage of labor, which involves pushing and delivery of the baby.

A Laboring Patient Begins to Demonstrate Irritability,snapping at Her Labor