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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Definitions:

Income Effect

The Income Effect refers to the change in an individual's or economy's income and how that change will affect the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Substitution Effect

the component of the total effect of a price change on consumption that results from the consumer substituting the good that has become relatively cheaper for the good that has become relatively more expensive.

Leisure Time

Leisure time is the period when one is not engaged in work or other obligations, available for relaxation, hobbies, and personal activities.

Hourly Wages

Compensation paid to employees based on the number of hours worked, critical in calculating labor costs and income.