Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A woman in her first prenatal visit with bluish coloration of cervix and vaginal mucosaOn the first prenatal visit, an examination of the woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. The nurse documents this finding as:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Chadwick's sign is bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina from increased blood flow, seen early in pregnancy. Goodell's is cervical softening, Hegar's is uterine softening, and Homan's indicates thrombosis, not pregnancy.