A client in labor is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) by intravenous infusion to stimulate uterine contractions. Which of the following findings indicates that the rate of the infusion needs to be decreased?
A) Increased urinary output
B) A fetal heart rate of 180 beats/min
C) Three contractions occurring in a 10-minute period
D) Adequate resting tone of the uterus palpated between contractions
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