A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with an Incompetent Cervix (The

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with an incompetent cervix (the cervix will not remain closed) . What treatment option will be incorporated into the plan of care for this patient?

A) Bed rest throughout the pregnancy
B) Wait and see approach to determine if the patient goes into preterm labor
C) Preparation for cerclage procedure at 32 weeks' gestation
D) More frequent ultrasounds to assess progression of pregnancy