A Woman Who Is 40 Weeks Pregnant Calls the Clinic

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."