A Patient at 41 Weeks' Gestation Is Undergoing an Induction

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient at 41 weeks' gestation is undergoing an induction of labor with an IV administration of oxytocin (Pitocin) . The fetal heart rate starts to demonstrate a recurrent pattern of late decelerations with moderate variability. What is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Stop the infusion of Pitocin.
• B) Reposition the patient from her right to her left side.
• C) Perform a vaginal exam to assess for a prolapsed cord.
• D) Prepare the patient for an emergency cesarean section.

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