Which patient status is an acceptable indication for serial oxytocin induction of labor?
A)Past 42 weeks' gestation
B)Multiple fetuses
C)Polyhydramnios
D)History of long labors

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Continuing a pregnancy past the normal gestational period is likely to be detrimental to fetal health.Multiple fetuses overdistend the uterus and make induction of labor high risk.Polyhydramnios overdistends the uterus,again making induction of labor high risk.
History of rapid labors is a reason for induction of labor because of the possibility that the baby would otherwise be born in uncontrolled circumstances.

Which Patient Status Is an Acceptable Indication for Serial Oxytocin