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When the Client Receiving an Oxytocin (Pitocin) Drip at 16

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When the client receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) drip at 16 mU/min develops hypertonic stimulation, FHR 138 bpm with accelerations, and no decelerations, the nurse's best response would be to:


A) stop the drip immediately.
B) decrease the dose to 14 mU/min.
C) reassess the patient at 5 minute intervals.
D) reposition the patient to the left side-lying position.

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