Practice Question
During a prenatal exam, the nurse notes a softening of the cervix (Goodell's sign). This finding is;
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Objective
Rationale:
💠 Goodell’s sign refers to the softening of the cervix that occurs in early pregnancy due to increased vascularity and edema of the cervical tissue.
💠 It is observed by the examiner during a pelvic assessment, making it an objective finding.
💠 Objective signs are those that can be measured, seen, or palpated by the healthcare provider, unlike subjective signs, which are reported by the client.
💠 Recognizing this sign helps confirm probable signs of pregnancy, which are strong indicators but not definitive proof.
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This question is from NURS226 FALL 2025 BXB EXAM 2 (1) which contains 50 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Maternal-Child
- Answer Choices: 4