Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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Client receiving oxytocin for labor induction, intrauterine pressure catheter in placeA nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and has an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) placed to monitor uterine contractions. For which of the following contraction patterns should the nurse discontinue the infusion of oxytocin?
Correct answer
Contractions lasting 90 to 120 seconds indicate hyperstimulation, risking fetal hypoxia, and require discontinuation of oxytocin to restore normal uterine activity.