The healthcare provider is performing an assessment on a pregnant client. The examiner notes a softening in the area being assessed. Which probable sign of pregnancy is being assessed?

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Softening of the cervix is known as Goodell's sign and is considered one of the probable signs of pregnancy. Hegar sign refers to softening of the lower segment of the uterus, Chadwick sign refers to blue-purple discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia, and Ladin sign is not a recognized sign of pregnancy.

The Healthcare Provider Is Performing an Assessment on a Pregnant