You have been called for a 27-year-old female who is 32 weeks pregnant. She states that she is experiencing uterine contractions but feels no pain with them, just a tightening in her abdomen. The contractions began three days ago and seem to be increasing in frequency today. She denies discharge or rupture of her membranes. Given this presentation, you should recognize:
A) Probable false labor, and should have the patient follow up with her obstetrician
B) Probable false labor, but have the patient transported to the hospital for evaluation
C) True labor, so you should assess the vaginal canal for possible crowning
D) Possible placental abruption, and immediately must transport the patient with lights and sirens
B) Probable false labor, but have the patient transported to the hospital for evaluation
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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
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