F.M. is a 36 year old, G-3, P-1102, LMP 12-20 -2021, who was admitted at 6:30 p.m. She stated that she had been having contractions at 5-minute intervals since 4:30 p.m. They lasted 30 seconds. She also stated that she has been having “a lot of false labor” and “hoped that this was the real thing”. Her membranes were intact. F.M.’s vital signs were temperature 98.8 F, Pulse is 86, respirations 17 and blood pressure 124/80. The nurse examined her and found that the fetal head was at -1 station and the cervix was 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. She reported her findings to the doctor and the doctor ordered Nalbuphine 2mg to be given intravenously when needed. What is her expected date of birth and explain do you think she is in false labor??
[Expert Solution]: F.M. is a 36 year old, G-3, P-1102, LMP 12-20
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