Prepidil (prostaglandin gel) has been ordered for a pregnant woman at 43 weeks of gestation.The nurse knows that this medication will be administered for which of the following reasons?
A) It will enhance uteroplacental perfusion in an aging placenta.
B) It will increase amniotic fluid volume.
C) It will ripen the cervix in preparation for labour induction.
D) It will stimulate the amniotic membranes to rupture.
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