A Patient Is Receiving Oxytocin (Pitocin) to Induce Labor

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. During administration of this medication, the nurse will also implement which action?

• A) Giving magnesium sulfate along with the oxytocin
• B) Administering the medication in an intravenous bolus
• C) Administering the medication with an IV infusion pump
• D) Monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs every 6 hours

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Definitions:

RUPA

Stands for the Revised Uniform Partnership Act, which is a set of laws adopted by many states to govern the operation of partnerships.

Mentally Incompetent

A legal status indicating that an individual is not capable of making decisions for themselves due to mental incapacity or illness.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform as specified in a contract without a legitimate legal excuse.

RLLP

A Registered Limited Liability Partnership, a form of partnership that offers some partners limited liability regarding the partnership's debts and obligations.