While Caring for a Patient Whose Labour Is Being Augmented

question 11

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient whose labour is being augmented with oxytocin,the nurse recognizes that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of which of the following?

• A) Uterine contractions occurring every 8 to 10 minutes
• B) A fetal heart rate (FHR) of 180 with absence of variability
• C) The patient needing to void
• D) Rupture of the patient's amniotic membranes

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Definitions:

Attentional Process

The mental activities involved in focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others, critical in perceiving, thinking, and interacting with the environment.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory that stores information over extended periods, possibly for a lifetime.

Recognition Memory

Recognition memory is a type of memory that enables individuals to identify previously encountered items, objects, or individuals, distinguishing what is familiar from what is not.