For Which Patient Should the Oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion Be Discontinued Immediately

question 22

Multiple Choice

For which patient should the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion be discontinued immediately?

• A) A woman in active labor with contractions every 31 minutes lasting 60 seconds each
• B) A woman in transition with contractions every 2 minutes lasting 90 seconds each
• C) A woman in active labor with contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 70 to 80 seconds each
• D) A woman in early labor with contractions every 5 minutes lasting 40 seconds each

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