What is Preterm Labor, and what precautions do you take when you do a pelvic exam? What is the disposition of the patient?
a) Onset of labor before 37 weeks; Avoid cervical exams; Hospitalization
b) Onset of labor after 37 weeks; Use lubricant for exams; Home care
c) Onset of labor before 40 weeks; Limit exams to 2 minutes; Outpatient follow-up
d) Onset of labor after 40 weeks; Frequent exams for monitoring; Observation