While caring for a patient whose labour is being augmented with oxytocin,the nurse recognizes that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of which of the following?

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This FHR is nonreassuring.The oxytocin should be discontinued immediately,and the physician should be notified.The oxytocin should be discontinued if uterine hyperstimulation occurs.Uterine contractions occurring every 8 to 10 minutes do not qualify as hyperstimulation.The patient needing to void is not an indication to discontinue the oxytocin induction immediately or to call the physician.Unless a change occurs in the FHR pattern that is nonreassuring or the patient experiences uterine hyperstimulation,the oxytocin does not need to be discontinued.The physician should be notified that the patient's membranes have ruptured.

While Caring for a Patient Whose Labour Is Being Augmented