Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 12 weeks of gestationA nurse is assessing a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of an imminent spontaneous abortion?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A dilated cervix indicates that abortion is inevitable. Slight abdominal cramps and scant bright red spotting are common in early pregnancy and not necessarily indicative of miscarriage unless severe or heavy. Elevated hCG is normal in early pregnancy and does not suggest an imminent spontaneous abortion.