The nurse tells a woman who is trying to conceive to check her cervical mucus for changes. What will she expect the characteristic of cervical mucus to be a few days before ovulation?
Select one:
Thin, white and compact
b Cloudy, compact and tacky
Thin, watery and slippery
Scant, compact and thick
The Correct Answer is C
a. Thin, white, and compact cervical mucus is not a typical characteristic of the cervical mucus before ovulation.
b. Cloudy, compact, and tacky cervical mucus is not a typical characteristic of the cervical mucus before ovulation.
c. Thin, watery, and slippery cervical mucus is a typical characteristic of the cervical mucus before ovulation, as it facilitates sperm movement and fertilization.
d. Scant, compact, and thick cervical mucus is not a typical characteristic of the cervical mucus before ovulation.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
a. This is a test for renal function, not fetal lung maturity.
b. This is a test for glucose control, not fetal lung maturity.
c. An L/S ratio of 2:1 or greater indicates that the fetal lungs have reached maturity.
d. This is a test of fetal well-being and does not indicate fetal lung maturity. This ratio indicates that the fetal lungs have enough surfactant to prevent alveolar collapse and respiratory distress syndrome.

Correct Answer is C
Explanation
a. Darkening of the areola and breast tenderness are common symptoms of early pregnancy but are not associated with Chadwick's sign.
b. Softening of the lower segment of the uterus is associated with Hegar's sign, not Chadwick's sign.
c. Chadwick's sign is the violet or purplish discoloration of the vulva, vagina, and cervix due to increased blood flow during pregnancy.
d. Presence of early fetal movements is not associated with Chadwick's sign.

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