In evaluating the effectiveness of oxytocin induction,the nurse would expect:
A) contractions lasting 80 to 90 seconds, 2 to 3 minutes apart.
B) the intensity of contractions to be at least 110 to 130 mm Hg.
C) labor to progress at least 2 cm/hr dilation.
D) At least 30 mU/min of oxytocin will be needed to achieve cervical dilation.

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The goal of induction of labor would be to produce contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes and last 60 to 90 seconds.The intensity of the contractions should be 80 to 90 mm Hg by intrauterine pressure catheter.Cervical dilation of 1 cm/hr in the active phase of labor would be the goal in an oxytocin induction.The dose is increased by 1 to 2 mU/min at intervals of 30 to 60 minutes until the desired contraction pattern is achieved.Doses are increased up to a maximum of 20 to 40 mU/min.

In Evaluating the Effectiveness of Oxytocin Induction,the Nurse Would Expect