A frustrated patient in labor has been affected by decreased uterine muscle tone and reports, "My doctor won't induce my labor because of some silly score. He said I was a 4. What kind of magic number do I need?"
What is the lowest Bishop score the patient should have prior to induction?
a.
6
b.
8
c.
10
d.
12
ANS: A
The Bishop score evaluates the suitability of the patient for a vaginal delivery. A minimum score of 6 is recommended by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
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