A patient is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin)to induce labor.During administration of this medication,the nurse will also implement which action?

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Oxytocin should be administered using an IV infusion pump to carefully control the rate of administration. It is important to monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs continuously rather than every 6 hours. Magnesium sulfate is not typically given along with oxytocin for labor induction. Intravenous bolus administration of oxytocin can cause rapid and dangerous uterine contractions.

A Patient Is Receiving Oxytocin (Pitocin)to Induce Labor