Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A primigravida client with gestational hypertension and a Bishop score of 3 is scheduled for induction of labor. The nurse administers misoprostol at 0700, then observes regular contractions with cervical changes at 0900. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Waiting 4 hours before starting oxytocin prevents uterine hyperstimulation, ensuring safer labor induction after misoprostol's cervical ripening effect.