The certified nurse-midwife (CNM)is doing the first prenatal assessment on a client who states she believes she is 6 weeks pregnant.Which assessment finding by the CNM would indicate that this is the correct gestational age?

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Chadwick's sign, which is the bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia resulting from increased blood flow, can be observed as early as 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. This makes it a reliable early sign of pregnancy, indicating that the client's belief of being 6 weeks pregnant could be correct. The other options are not typically associated with a pregnancy of 6 weeks.

The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)is Doing the First Prenatal Assessment on a Client