Monitoring contractions is very important during labor. To monitor uterine contractions.. Spread the fingers lightly over the fundus to monitor the contraction

Monitoring contractions is very important during labor. To monitor uterine contractions, what should the nurse do?
a. Observe for the client’s facial expression to know that the contraction has started or stopped.
b. Instruct the client take note of the duration of her contractions.
c. Offer ice chips to the woman.
d. Spread the fingers lightly over the fundus to monitor the contraction.

Answer: D.
The nurse should spread his/her fingers lightly over the fundus to monitor the uterine contractions.