The nurse is examining a pregnant client and notes the cervix has a bluish-purple change in coloration. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?

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The bluish-purple coloration of the cervix is known as the Chadwick sign and is a normal finding in pregnancy due to increased vascularity in the area. Nabothian cysts are small benign growths on the cervix, Goodell sign refers to softening of the cervix, and bloody show refers to the passing of mucus and blood from the cervix indicating that labor is imminent or underway.

The Nurse Is Examining a Pregnant Client and Notes the Cervix