Author Question: The client presents for cervical ripening in anticipation of labor induction tomorrow. What should ... (Read 78 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The client presents for cervical ripening in anticipation of labor induction tomorrow. What should the nurse include in her plan of care for this client?

A. Apply an internal fetal monitor.
B. Allow the client to void prior to insertion of dinoprostone (Cervidil) gel.
C. Withhold oral intake and start intravenous fluids.
D. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position.

Question 2

The nurse performs a Bishop's prelabor score for a client prior to induction of labor. The client asks for an explanation of the Bishop's score.

The nurse should describe the Bishop's score as a system for cervical readiness that includes: (Select all that apply.) A. Fetal station.
B. Cervical dilation.
C. Fetal presenting part.
D. Fetal movement.
E. Fetal heart rate baseline.