Induction of Labor Is Considered an Acceptable Obstetric Procedure If

question 20

Multiple Choice

Induction of labor is considered an acceptable obstetric procedure if it is a safe time to deliver the fetus.The charge nurse on the labor and delivery unit is often asked to schedule patients for this procedure and therefore must be cognizant of the specific conditions appropriate for labor induction,including which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) Rupture of membranes at or near term
• B) Convenience of the woman or her physician
• C) Chorioamnionitis (inflammation of the amniotic sac)
• D) Postterm pregnancy
• E) Fetal death

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