Your Patient Is Being Induced Because of Her Worsening Pre-Eclampsia

Your patient is being induced because of her worsening pre-eclampsia.She is also receiving magnesium sulphate.It appears that her labour has not become active,despite several hours of oxytocin administration.She asks the nurse,"Why is it taking so long?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "The magnesium is relaxing your uterus and competing with the oxytocin. It may increase the duration of your labour."
B) "I don't know why it is taking so long. Maybe we can stop the magnesium sulphate administration."
C) "The length of labour varies for different women."
D) "Your baby is just being stubborn."