A nurse is assessing a patient in the women's clinic for Chadwick's sign. How does the nurse perform this assessment?
A.
Auscultates the woman's abdomen for fetal heart tones
B.
Inspects the vulva and vagina for a bluish tint
C.
Palpates the woman's abdomen for a fluid wave
D.
Percusses the woman's abdomen for uterine margins
ANS: B
Chadwick's sign is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy and consists of a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vulva, and vagina. The nurse would inspect the woman for this discoloration.
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