A client in labor is given oxytocin as an artificial way to induce labor. The nurse midwife reviews the fetal heart monitor tracing and notes that the contractions occur every 3 minutes, lasting about 60 seconds per contraction. Which of the following is the next action of the nurse?

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The next action of the nurse is to document that the ideal contraction pattern is achieved. Oxytocin may be discontinued if the frequency of contraction occurs in less than 2 minutes or if the duration of each contraction is more than 90 seconds. If fetal distress is suspected, the oxytocin must be discontinued.

A Client in Labor Is Given Oxytocin as an Artificial