During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the cervix has a bluish color. The nurse documents this finding as:
A) Hegar's sign
B) Goodell's sign
C) Chadwick's sign
D) Ortolani's sign
C
Response:
Bluish coloration of the cervix is termed Chadwick's sign. Hegar's sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment or isthmus. Goodell's sign refers to the softening of the cervix. Ortolani's sign is a maneuver done to identify developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants.
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