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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1029 of 2368

A client at 16 weeks of gestation has a bimanual exam. Which cervical finding is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss?

  1. A smooth, soft, closed cervical os
  2. An open and shortened cervix
  3. A cervical length of 4 to 5 centimeters
  4. Softening of the lower uterine segment
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Correct answer: An open and shortened cervix

A cervix that is open and short before 20 weeks raises the risk of pregnancy loss. A closed os and 4 to 5 cm length are expected.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: PELVIC EXAMINATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026