A Dysfunctional labor pattern
A woman with a dysfunctional labor pattern is undergoing labor augmentation. The client is currently having regular contractions of moderate-to-fin that last 30 to 60 seconds every 4 to 5 minutes The fetal heart tracing is within normal limits. Which action should the nurse take?
Select the correct response:
Increase the oxytocin according to protocol.
Maintain the current dose of oxytocin.
Increase intravenous fluids.
Immediately turn off the oxytocin.
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