For which patient should the oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion be discontinued immediately?
A) A woman in active labor with contractions every 31 minutes lasting 60 seconds each
B) A woman in transition with contractions every 2 minutes lasting 90 seconds each
C) A woman in active labor with contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 70 to 80 seconds each
D) A woman in early labor with contractions every 5 minutes lasting 40 seconds each

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This woman's contraction pattern represents hyperstimulation,and inadequate resting time occurs between contractions to allow placental perfusion.The other women can continue to use the oxytocin at this point.

For Which Patient Should the Oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion Be Discontinued Immediately