Question

The nurse noted that the woman's Bishop score was 9. This indicates that the woman

A has a high likelihood of successful induction.
B does not have a high likelihood of successful induction.
C has a high likelihood of developing gestational diabetes.
D does not have a high likelihood of developing gestational diabetes.

Answer 1

A Bishop score of 9 suggests a high likelihood of successful induction of labor, indicating a favorable cervix, and has no relation to the risk of gestational diabetes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Bishop score is a pre-labor scoring system to assist in predicting whether induction of labor will be necessary and successful. A Bishop score of 9 indicates that a woman has a high likelihood of successful induction of labor. The score evaluates factors such as cervical dilatation, effacement, consistency, position, and the baby's station in the pelvis. A high score suggests that the cervix is favorable for labor and that measures to induce labor would likely be effective. This score is unrelated to the risk of gestational diabetes.