A patient who is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion for the augmentation of labor is experiencing a contraction pattern of more than eight contractions in a 10-minute period. Which intervention would be a priority?
A) Increase rate of Pitocin infusion to help spread out contraction pattern.
B) Place oxygen on patient at 8 to 10 L/minute via face mask and turn patient to left side.
C) Stop Pitocin infusion.
D) Call physician to obtain an order for initiation of magnesium sulfate.
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