While Caring for the Patient Who Requires an Induction of Labor,the

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Multiple Choice

While caring for the patient who requires an induction of labor,the nurse should be cognizant that:

• A)Ripening the cervix usually results in a decreased success rate for induction.
• B)Labor sometimes can be induced with balloon catheters or laminaria tents.
• C)Oxytocin is less expensive than prostaglandins and more effective but creates greater health risks.
• D)Amniotomy can be used to make the cervix more favorable for labor.

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