Check the uterine contraction pattern on the monitor
Note the start and end of each contraction
Measure contraction duration from beginning to end
Measure contraction frequency from the start of one contraction to the start of the next
Assess contraction intensity if the monitor provides it
Identify the resting tone between contractions
Look for regularity or irregularity in the contraction pattern
Compare the tracing with the patient’s symptoms and labor progress
Report contractions that are very frequent, prolonged, or unusually strong
Follow clinical guidance for interpreting the monitor reading