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A ____ oxytocin-stimulated contraction test is an adverse result and should be reported to the provider.

A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Indeterminate
D) Non-reactive

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Final answer:

A positive oxytocin-stimulated contraction test is an adverse result and should be reported to the provider.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a pregnancy test, a positive result is indicated by the appearance of a band on the test line along with a band on the control line. A negative result is indicated by the appearance of only a band on the control line. A false-positive result is when a band appears on the test line, but the person is not actually pregnant.

In the context of oxytocin-stimulated contraction test during childbirth, a positive result indicates that contractions are being stimulated by oxytocin. Therefore, a positive oxytocin-stimulated contraction test is considered an adverse result and should be reported to the healthcare provider.

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