The nurse recognizes that uterine hyperstimulation with oxytocin requires emergency interventions.What clinical cues alert the nurse that the woman is experiencing uterine hyperstimulation?
(Select all that apply).

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Uterine contractions that occur less frequently than 2 minutes apart and last longer than 90 seconds,a uterine tone over 20 mm Hg,and a nonreassuring FHR and pattern are indications of uterine hyperstimulation with oxytocin administration.Uterine contractions that occur more frequently than 2 minutes apart and last less than 90 seconds are the expected goal of oxytocin induction.A uterine tone less than 20 mm Hg is normal.

The Nurse Recognizes That Uterine Hyperstimulation with Oxytocin Requires Emergency