A client at 39 weeks' gestation being prepared for labor induction feels as though the baby has "flipped." What action should the nurse take?
A) Evaluate fetal maturity.
B) Administer dinoprostone (Cervidil) vaginal gel.
C) Implement continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
D) Notify the healthcare provider that the client feels as though the baby has changed position.

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If a client feels as though the baby has changed position, the nurse should notify the healthcare provider. The provider should assess the position of the fetus and determine if any interventions are necessary before proceeding with labor induction. EFM would already be implemented for a client at 39 weeks' gestation, and administration of dinoprostone would depend on the results of the fetal positioning assessment. Evaluating fetal maturity is not the priority at this time.

A Client at 39 Weeks' Gestation Being Prepared for Labor