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A Postpartum Patient Who Has Had a Vaginal Birth Asks

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A postpartum patient who has had a vaginal birth asks the nurse, "I was wondering if my cervix will return to its previous shape before I had the baby?" Which is the best response by the nurse?


A) The cervix will now have a slit-like 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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