A woman who is 40 weeks pregnant calls the clinic to report that she noted a small amount of blood-tinged mucus on her toilet tissue this morning. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
"Come to the clinic today for an examination."
B.
"Labor will probably start within 48 hours."
C.
"Lie on your left side and count fetal kicks."
D.
"Stay on bedrest until your labor begins."
ANS: B
During pregnancy, the cervix is plugged with mucus. When effacement begins, small capillaries can rupture, leading to an expulsion of the blood-tinged mucus plug, called bloody show. Its presence often indicates that labor will begin in 24 to 48 hours. No action is needed at this time.
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