A vaginal examination is usually performed as the patient nears term.All of the following are reasons for performing this examination except:

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Vaginal examinations near term are performed to confirm the presenting part, determine the degree of cervical dilation, and assess the degree of cervical effacement. They do not directly determine when the patient will go into labor, as labor onset involves a complex interplay of factors beyond what can be assessed through a vaginal examination alone.

A Vaginal Examination Is Usually Performed as the Patient Nears