Induction of Labor Is Planned for a 31-Year-Old Client at 39

question 32

Multiple Choice

Induction of labor is planned for a 31-year-old client at 39 weeks due to insulin-dependent diabetes. Which nursing action is most important?

• A) Administer 100 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) vaginally every 2 hours.
• B) Place dinoprostone (Prepidil) vaginal gel and ambulate client for 1 hour.
• C) Begin Pitocin (oxytocin) 4 hours after 50 mcg misoprostol (Cytotec).
• D) Prepare to induce labor after administering a tap water enema.

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