Cervidil (dinoprostone) has been ordered for a pregnant woman at 42 weeks of gestation. The nurse recognizes that this medication will be administered to:

The nurse recognizes that this medication will be administered to:

enhance uteroplacental perfusion in an aging placenta.

increase amniotic fluid volume.

stimulate the amniotic membranes to rupture.

ripen the cervix in preparation for labor induction.