About midway through the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus is thick and sticky

During ovulation, the cervix remains dry without any mucus production

As ovulation approaches, cervical mucus is abundant and clear

Cervical mucus disappears immediately after ovulation, resuming with menses

A 19-year-old nulligravid client visiting the clinic for a routine examination asks the nurse about cervical mucus changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. Which of the following statements would the nurse expect to include in the client’s teaching plan?