The nurse has received a report regarding a client in labor.The woman's last vaginal examination was recorded as 3 cm,30%,and -2.What is the nurse's interpretation of this assessment?
A) Cervix is effaced 3 cm and dilated 30%;the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines.
B) Cervix is dilated 3 cm and effaced 30%;the presenting part is 2 cm above the ischial spines.
C) Cervix is effaced 3 cm and dilated 30%;the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines.
D) Cervix is dilated 3 cm and effaced 30%;the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines.

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The assessment recorded means that the client's cervix is dilated 3 cm and effaced 30%. The -2 indicates that the presenting part (most likely the fetal head) is 2 cm above the ischial spines, indicating that the client is not yet in active labor.

The Nurse Has Received a Report Regarding a Client in Labor.The