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A Client Who Is Receiving Oxytocin (Pitocin) Infusion for the Augmentation

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A client who is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion for the augmentation of labor is experiencing a contraction pattern of more than eight contractions in a 10-minute period. Which intervention would be a priority?


A) Increase rate of Pitocin infusion to help spread out contraction pattern.
B) Place oxygen on client at 8 to 10 L/min via face mask and turn client to left side.
C) Stop Pitocin infusion.
D) Call physician to obtain an order for initiation of magnesium sulfate.

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