A Client Has Been Diagnosed with an Incompetent Cervix

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with an incompetent cervix. What treatment option will be incorporated into the plan of care?

• A) Bed rest throughout the pregnancy
• B) Wait and see approach to determine if the client goes into preterm labor
• C) Preparation for cerclage procedure at 32 weeks' gestation
• D) More frequent ultrasounds to assess progression of pregnancy

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Definitions:

Acceptable Name

A common or trivial name for a chemical compound that is widely used and recognized, besides its systematic IUPAC name.

Chair Conformation

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Alternative Hypothesis

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Friedman Test

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