Question

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous IV infusion for labor augmentation. The nurse notes six contractions in a 10 min period with a non-reassuring FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a. Discontinue the oxytocin IV infusion.
b. Turn the client to her left side.
c. Administer terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously.
d. Apply oxygen at 10 L/min via face mask.

Answer 1

The answer is A discontinue the oxytocin IV infusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxytocin is a medicine used to help labor when it is dysfunctional, it is necessary to keep in mind with the use of this medicine, the baby's respiratory rate and the number of uterine contractions in a minute to decide whether or not to continue with this medicine.