Induction of labor is planned for a 31-year-old client at 39 weeks due to insulin-dependent diabetes. Which nursing action is most important?
1. Administer 100 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) vaginally every 2 hours.
2. Place dinoprostone (Prepidil) vaginal gel and ambulate client for 1 hour.
3. Begin Pitocin (oxytocin) 4 hours after 50 mcg misoprostol (Cytotec).
4. Prepare to induce labor after administering a tap water enema.
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Explanation: 3. Pitocin should not administered less than 4 hours after the last Cytotec dose.
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