2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A client describes her cervical mucus as clear, thin, and elastic. Upon examination, the nurse demonstrates that the cervical mucus can be stretched 8-10 cm. The nurse correctly documents the finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear, thin, and elastic cervical mucus that can be stretched 8-10 cm indicates the presence of spinnbarkeit, a characteristic associated with ovulation. This type of mucus facilitates sperm movement, enhancing fertility.
Option A, increased ferning capacity, refers to a crystalline pattern in dried mucus and does not specifically describe elasticity or stretch. Option B, lack of ferning, contradicts the observed characteristics, as the mucus in this scenario is conducive to ferning. Option D, inhospitable, inaccurately describes the mucus, as the clear and elastic nature indicates a favorable environment for sperm.