A patient notices that the doctor writes "positive Chadwick's sign" on her chart. She asks the nurse what this means. The nurse's best response is
a. "It refers to the bluish color of the cervix in pregnancy."
b. "It means the cervix is softening."
c. "The doctor was able to flex the uterus against the cervix."
d. "That refers to a positive sign of pregnancy."
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A Increased vascularity of the pelvic organs during pregnancy results in the bluish
color of the cervix, vagina, and labia, called Chadwick's sign.
B Softening of the cervix is Goodell's sign.
C The softening of the lower segment of the uterus (Hegar's sign) can allow the
uterus to be flexed against the cervix.
D Chadwick's sign is a probable indication of pregnancy.
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