A 19-Year-Old Client Is Scheduled to Receive Oxytocin (Pitocin)for Induction

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old client is scheduled to receive oxytocin (Pitocin) for induction of labor contractions.The nurse is reviewing the client's labor and delivery plan.Which statement by the client requires additional instruction from the nurse?

• A)"I realize my blood pressure will need to taken frequently as long as I am on this medication."
• B)"I want to walk around as much as possible to help stimulate my labor more."
• C)"I realize the medication will have to be discontinued if my contractions become too forceful or too frequent.'
• D)"I will tell you if I develop a headache."

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