Prepidil (prostaglandin gel) has been ordered for a pregnant woman at 43 weeks of gesta-tion. The nurse recognizes that this medication will be administered to:
a. Enhance uteroplacental perfusion in an aging placenta.
b. Increase amniotic fluid volume.
c. Ripen the cervix in preparation for labor induction.
d. Stimulate the amniotic membranes to rupture.
C
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A This choice is not accurate. The goal of Prepidil is to ripen the cervix in prepara-tion for labor induction.
B This choice is not accurate. The goal of Prepidil is to ripen the cervix in prepara-tion for labor induction.
C This statement is accurate.
D This choice is not accurate. The goal of Prepidil is to ripen the cervix in prepara-tion for labor induction.
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