What Finding Should the Nurse Expect When Evaluating the Effectiveness

question 23

Multiple Choice

What finding should the nurse expect when evaluating the effectiveness of an oxytocin induction?

• A) Contractions lasting 40 to 90 seconds, 2 to 3 minutes apart
• B) The intensity of contractions being at least 110 to 130 mm Hg
• C) Labour to progress at least 2 cm/hr dilation
• D) At least 80 mU/min of oxytocin will be needed to achieve cervical dilation.

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