A woman at 40 weeks of gestation calls the OB triage nurse to report a trickle of fluid from her vagina.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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A trickle of fluid from the vagina may indicate rupture of the membranes requiring evaluation for infection or cord compression.Timing the contractions,waiting until she saturates two pads in an hour,and telling her there is plenty of time before she delivers are inappropriate actions and could lead to complications.

A Woman at 40 Weeks of Gestation Calls the OB