A Postpartum Client Who Had a Vaginal Birth Asks the Nurse

A postpartum client who had a vaginal birth asks the nurse, "Will my cervix return to its previous shape before I had my baby?" Which is the best response by the nurse?

A) The cervix will now have a slitlike shape.
B) The cervix will be round and smooth after healing occurs.
C) The cervix will remain 50% effaced now that you have had a baby.
D) The cervix will be slightly dilated to 2 cm for about 6 months.

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