Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1119 of 2368
A client is scheduled for labor induction, and the Bishop score is low. Which action should the nurse anticipate?
- Immediate oxytocin infusion at the maximum dose
- Preparation for an emergency cesarean birth
- Administration of a cervical ripening agent
- Discharge home to wait for spontaneous labor
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Correct answer: Administration of a cervical ripening agent
A low Bishop score means the cervix is not favorable, so a ripening agent is used first.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Labor Induction. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026