Late-term and postterm pregnancy Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 30-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, presents for a routine antenatal appointment at 41 0/7 weeks estimated gestational age (EGA). The patient reports no contractions, loss of fluid, vaginal bleeding, or decreased fetal movement. This pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and the patient has received all appropriate routine carePast medical history is notable for two prior uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal deliveries. The only medication is a prenatal vitamin. Temperature is 36.5°C (97.7°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 14/min, and blood pressure is 118/74 mmHg. The patient appears well; the abdomen is non-tender with a symphysis-fundal height of 41 cm. A non-stress test (NST) shows a baseline heart rate of 120/min, moderate variability, 3 accelerations, and no decelerations. The single deepest vertical pocket of amniotic fluid is 3.4 cm. The patient is counseled on options regarding timing of birth, and she expresses a strong desire to wait as long as is safely possible for spontaneous labor before proceeding to induction of labor (IOL). Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for this patient? 

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