A woman is preparing for administration of a cervical ripening agent.What nursing actions will the nurse anticipate implementing?

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The cervical ripening procedure should be explained to the woman and her family.A fetal heart rate baseline is recorded.An intravenous (IV)line with saline or heparin sodium (Hep-Lock)may be placed in case uterine tachysystole (hyperstimulation)occurs and IV tocolytics (drugs that reduce uterine contractions)are needed.After insertion of the prostaglandin gel,the woman remains on bed rest for 1 to 2 hours and is monitored for uterine contractions.Vital signs and fetal heart rate are also recorded.

A Woman Is Preparing for Administration of a Cervical Ripening