A patient who is having her sixth child has gone beyond term, and her labor is being induced with oxytocin [Pitocin]. The patient is having increased frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions. The nurse will interrupt the oxytocin infusion if what occurs?
A) Contractions occur every 2 to 3 minutes.
B) Individual contractions last 2 minutes.
C) Mild to moderate pain occurs with uterine contractions.
D) Resting intrauterine pressure is greater than 10 to 15 mm Hg.

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Induction of labor in patients of high parity (five or more pregnancies) carries a high risk of uterine rupture, and oxytocin should be used with great caution. Oxytocin infusions should be interrupted for contractions that last longer than 1 minute. Contractions that occur more often than every 2 to 3 minutes are a concern. Mild to moderate pain is normal with contractions. A resting intrauterine pressure greater than 15 to 20 mm Hg is a concern.

A Patient Who Is Having Her Sixth Child Has Gone