The Following Statements About Cervical Ripening Agents Are True EXCEPT

question 26

Multiple Choice

The following statements about cervical ripening agents are true EXCEPT

• A)they are applied topically to the cervix of the uterus.
• B)a prostaglandin (dinoprostone) is used for cervical ripening.
• C)if labor doesn't begin within 3 hours, a second dose may be administered.
• D)if labor doesn't begin within 6 hours, the patient may be started on oxytocin to begin uterine contractions.

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