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The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin,the nurse should monitor for:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Pitocin (oxytocin) can cause uterine hyperstimulation leading to reduced placental perfusion and fetal bradycardia (heart rate <110 bpm). Monitoring for fetal bradycardia is critical. Hypoglycemia hyperreflexia and fetal movement frequency are not directly related to Pitocin complications.