A pregnant patient overhears the examiner referring to a positive Hegar sign and asks what this means. Which response by the nurse best explains this sign?
A) Hegar sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment during pregnancy.
B) Hegar sign refers to the skin changes noted in early pregnancy.
C) Hegar sign refers to the softening of the cervix during the early stages of pregnancy.
D) Hegar sign refers to the changes in color of the vaginal mucosa during pregnancy.
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