Labort and Delivery Situation: F.M. is a 36-y/o 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 p.m. They lasted 30 seconds. She also stated that she had 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 T- 98.8deg F, P- 86, RR- 17, BP – 124/80. The nurse examined F.M. and found that the fetal head was at -1 station and the cervix was 4 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced. She reported her findings to the doctor and he ordered Nalbuphine 2mg to be given intravenously when needed. 1. What is her Expected Date of Birth (EDB) and explain her GTPAL? 2. Do you think F.M. is in false labor? Give reasons for your answer. 3. What stage & phase of labor is F.M. in? 4. What station number would indicate the fetus is descending in the maternal pelvis?
[Answered]: Labort and Delivery Situation: F
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