A Patient at 40 Weeks' Gestation Is to Undergo Stripping

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient at 40 weeks' gestation is to undergo stripping of the membranes. The nurse provides the patient with information about the procedure. Which information is accurate?

• A) Intravenous administration of oxytocin will be used to initiate contractions.
• B) The healthcare provider will insert a gloved finger into the cervical os and rotate the finger 360 degrees.
• C) The procedure will not cause discomfort, and is usually effective.
• D) Labor should begin within 24-48 hours after the procedure.
• E) Uterine contractions, cramping, and a bloody discharge can occur after the procedure.

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