A client at 42-weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit for a scheduled induction but refuses the prescribed oxytocin infusion because she wants to have a "natural" delivery.Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?

Discuss the character of labor from endogenous vs. exogenous oxytocin.

Ask the healthcare provider to discuss the issue with the client.

Discuss alternative ways to support the client's birth plan.

Explain the indications for induction related to post-term pregnancy.