The Nurse Assists the Midwife During a Vaginal Examination of the Client

The nurse assists the midwife during a vaginal examination of the client in labor. What does the nurse recognize as the primary reason that a vaginal exam is done at this time?

A) To apply internal monitoring electrodes
B) To assess for Goodell's sign
C) To determine cervical dilation and effacement
D) To determine strength of contractions