When Performing the Bimanual Examination, the Advance Practice Nurse Notices

When performing the bimanual examination, the advance practice nurse notices that the cervix feels smooth and firm, is round, and is fixed in place.When cervical palpation is performed, the patient complains of some pain.The nurse's interpretation of these results should be which of these?

A) These findings are all within normal limits.
B) Cervical consistency should be soft and velvety, not firm.
C) The cervix should move when palpated; an immobile cervix may indicate malignancy.
D) Pain may occur during palpation of the cervix.