Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client in labor with an intrauterine pressure catheter and an internal fetal scalp electrode for monitoring, receiving oxytocin.A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The client has an intrauterine pressure catheter and an internal fetal scalp electrode for monitoring. Which of the following is an indication that the nurse should discontinue the infusion?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Contraction duration of 100 seconds exceeds the normal range (usually less than 90 seconds), risking uterine hyperstimulation and fetal compromise, necessitating oxytocin discontinuation.