For which client should the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion be discontinued immediately?
A) A client in transition with contractions every 2 minutes lasting 90 seconds each
B) A client in early labor with contractions every 5 minutes lasting 40 seconds each
C) A client in active labor with contractions every 3 minutes lasting 60 seconds each
D) A client in active labor with contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 70 to 80 seconds each

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This client's contraction pattern represents hyperstimulation, and inadequate resting time occurs between contractions to allow placental perfusion. Oxytocin may assist this client's contractions to become closer and more efficient when the contractions are 5 minutes apart. There is an appropriate resting period between this client's contractions. There is an appropriate resting period between this client's contractions for her stage of labor.

For Which Client Should the Oxytocin (Pitocin) Infusion Be Discontinued