Which cervical change does the nurse caring for a primipara expect to find during an assessment?
A) The cervix dilates first,then begins to efface.
B) Cervical dilation occurs at the same rate as cervical effacement.
C) Cervical effacement occurs slowly,before significant dilation occurs.
D) Cervical dilation begins; then effacement reaches 100% before dilation is complete.

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In primiparas, cervical effacement usually occurs slowly before significant dilation occurs. This is in contrast to multiparas, where effacement and dilation can occur simultaneously or even with dilation occurring before effacement.

Which Cervical Change Does the Nurse Caring for a Primipara