A Client in Labor Is Receiving Oxytocin

Multiple Choice

A client in labor is receiving oxytocin. The nurse midwife assesses the client and notes after uterine palpation that the contractions are uncoordinated and that only a portion of the uterus is involved. Which of the following is the priority action of the nurse midwife?

A) Administer oxygen by face mask at 8 to 10 L/min.
B) Position the client in the side-lying position.
C) Stop the infusion of oxytocin.
D) Check for a prolapsed cord.