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

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

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