A woman at 40 weeks of gestation should be instructed to go to a hospital or birth center for evaluation when she experiences
a. A trickle of fluid from the vagina
b. Thick pink or dark red vaginal mucus
c. Irregular contractions for 1 hour
d. Fetal movement
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A A trickle of fluid from the vagina may indicate rupture of the membranes
requiring evaluation for infection or cord compression.
B Bloody show may occur before the onset of true labor. It does not require
professional assessment unless the bleeding is pronounced.
C This is a sign of false labor and does not require further assessment.
D The lack of fetal movement needs further assessment.
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