a) I can administer oxytocin 4 hours after the insertion of the medication.The nurse can administer oxytocin no sooner than 4 hr after the last dose of misoprostol. Oxytocin can be administered following misoprostol for clients who have cervical ripening and have not begun labor.The nurse should instruct the client to void prior to the administration of the medication.The nurse should instruct the client to remain in a side-lying position for 30 to 40 min after the insertion.The nurse should avoid administering aluminum hydroxide and magnesium-containing antacids with misoprostol.