Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A full-term client is admitted for an induction of labor. The health care provider has assigned a Bishop score of 10. Which drug would the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A Bishop score of 10 indicates a favorable cervix for induction, so oxytocin (Pitocin) is appropriate to initiate contractions. Prostaglandins (Prepidil, Cervidil, Cytotec) are used for cervical ripening when the cervix is unfavorable.