Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 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
C
Rationale
Cervical dilation at 12 weeks is abnormal and suggests an imminent spontaneous abortion, requiring urgent reporting. Scant spotting may be normal, elevated hCG is expected, and slight cramps are common in early pregnancy.