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

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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, making induction of labor high risk. Polyhydramnios also overdistends the uterus, creating a high risk for induction. A 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 Presentation Is an Acceptable Indication for Serial Oxytocin