The nurse is admitting a patient for a cerclage procedure. The patient asks for information about the procedure. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
1. A stitch is placed in the cervix to prevent a spontaneous abortion or premature birth.
2. The procedure is done during the third trimester.
3. Cerclage is always placed after the cervix has dilated and effaced.
4. A stitch is placed at the very tip of the cervix.
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Rationale 1: This is the correct description of cerclage.
Rationale 2: Cerclage is performed late in first trimester or early in the second trimester.
Rationale 3: Cerclage is usually done prophylactically, but is sometimes done as an emergency.
Rationale 4: The stitch is placed at the internal os.
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