A Pregnant Patient Is Being Induced with Oxytocin, Which Has

question 2

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient is being induced with oxytocin, which has been infusing for 1 hour. The initial rate was 6 milliunits/min, and the rate now is 18 milliunits/min. The nurse notes regular contractions occurring every 3 minutes, each lasting 35 seconds. The nurse will:

• A) increase the rate of infusion by 1 to 2 milliunits/min every 15 to 40 minutes.
• B) increase the rate of infusion by 3 to 6 milliunits/min every 15 to 40 minutes.
• C) interrupt the infusion and continue to monitor the patient before restarting.
• D) interrupt the infusion and notify the provider of potential oxytocin toxicity.

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