A new graduate nurse is preparing to hang oxytocin for a woman to augment her labor.What action by the new nurse warrants intervention from the preceptor?

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Oxytocin is run as a secondary infusion on a pump.When the new nurse programs it as the primary infusion,the preceptor should intervene.Oxytocin should be added to the most proximal IV port.FHR and uterine activity should be assessed prior to starting the infusion.

A New Graduate Nurse Is Preparing to Hang Oxytocin for a Woman