A Healthy 18-Year-Old Patient Who Is 40 Weeks' Gestation Presents

Multiple Choice

A healthy 18-year-old patient who is 40 weeks' gestation presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal expulsion of stringy mucus followed by blood-tinged secretions. She denies any discomfort or any other changes. Based upon the patient's complaints, what is most likely to occur within the next 24 to 48 hours?

A) Onset of labor
B) Spontaneous abortion
C) Cesarean section
D) Chorioamnionitis