A Nurse Midwife Is Assessing Whether or Not Induction of Labor

Multiple Choice

A nurse midwife is assessing whether or not induction of labor can be initiated for a client at 41 weeks' gestation. The nurse midwife specifically assesses for cervical ripening using the Bishop criteria. Assessment findings include the following: cervical dilatation = 2 cm; effacement = 70%; station = -2; consistency = medium; position = mid-position. Is the client's cervix ripe enough for induction of labor?

A) Yes. The Bishop score is 8.
B) No. The Bishop score is 7.
C) No. The Bishop score is 6.
D) No. The Bishop score is 5.