In Evaluating the Effectiveness of Oxytocin Induction,the Nurse Would Expect

question 31

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the effectiveness of oxytocin induction,the nurse would expect:

• A) contractions lasting 80 to 90 seconds, 2 to 3 minutes apart.
• B) the intensity of contractions to be at least 110 to 130 mm Hg.
• C) labor to progress at least 2 cm/hr dilation.
• D) At least 30 mU/min of oxytocin will be needed to achieve cervical dilation.

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