The nurse receives a call from a primapara who is at 37 weeks gestation. The client states, "I just wanted to let you know that we are on our way to the hospital. All of a sudden, my belly dropped so I know that I will be delivering the baby very soon." Which is the nurse's best response to this client?
A. "Just stay home because there is no way to tell when your labor will start."
B. "If you would like to come in and be checked that will be fine, but this drop only indicates your baby is getting ready for labor, not that it will start soon."
C. "I think you need to come in because once the head drops, labor can begin at any minute."
D. "I can't stop you from coming in, but I don't recommend it. You are just going to have a long wait for nothing."
Answer: B
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