Your Client Is Being Induced Because of Her Worsening Preeclampsia

question 6

Multiple Choice

Your client is being induced because of her worsening preeclampsia.She is also receiving magnesium sulfate.It appears that her labor has not become active despite several hours of oxytocin administration.She asks the nurse,"Why is it taking so long?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

• A)"The magnesium is relaxing your uterus and competing with the oxytocin.It may increase the duration of your labor."
• B)"I don't know why it is taking so long."
• C)"The length of labor varies for different women."
• D)"Your baby is just being stubborn."

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