In evaluating the effectiveness of an oxytocin induction,the nurse expects:
A)Contractions lasting 40 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 milliunits/min of oxytocin are needed to achieve cervical dilation

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The goal of induction of labor is to produce contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes and last 80 to 90 seconds.The intensity of the contractions should be 40 to 90 mm Hg by IUPC.Cervical dilation of 1 cm/hr in the active phase of labor is the goal in an oxytocin induction.The dose is increased by 1 to 2 milliunits/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 milliunits/min.

In Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Oxytocin Induction,the Nurse Expects