While caring for a patient whose labour is being augmented with oxytocin,the nurse recognizes that which finding would indicate that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately?

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This FHR is abnormal.The oxytocin should be discontinued immediately,and the physician should be notified.The goal of oxytocin administration is to have uterine contractions every 2 to 3 minutes,lasting 8 to 9 seconds;therefore,uterine contractions occurring every 8 to 10 minutes is not a reason to stop the infusion.The patient needing to void is not an indication to discontinue the oxytocin induction immediately or to call the physician.Unless a change occurs in the FHR pattern that is abnormal or the patient experiences uterine contractions closer than 2 minutes in frequency,the oxytocin does not need to be discontinued.The physician should be notified if the patient's membranes have ruptured.

While Caring for a Patient Whose Labour Is Being Augmented