Induction of labor is planned for a 31-year-old primip due to insulin-dependent diabetes. The patient is 39 weeks' gestation. She reports that she feels as though her baby has "flipped" in her abdomen. Which nursing action is most important?
A)Evaluate fetal maturity.
B)Administer dinoprostone (Prepidil ) vaginal gel.
C)Implement continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
D)Notify the patient's physician that the patient feels as though her baby has changed position.

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The most important nursing action is to notify the physician because the patient feels the baby has changed position, which could indicate a breech or other abnormal presentation that may affect the induction plan and delivery method.

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