The Client Is Being Induced in Response to Worsening Preeclampsia

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client is being induced in response to worsening preeclampsia.She is also receiving magnesium sulfate.It appears that her labor has not become active,despite several hours of oxytocin administration.She asks the nurse,"Why is this taking so long?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "Since the magnesium is competing with the oxytocin,your labor is slowed."
• B) "I don't know why it is taking so long."
• C) "The length of labor varies for different women."
• D) "Your baby is just being stubborn."

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