RNSG 2363 Reproduction – Labor Quiz

Mobility level II Clinicals Reproduction – Labor Quiz 1. A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having induction of labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary IV line. Uterine contractions occur every 2 minutes, last 90 secs., and are strong to palpitations. The baseline fetal heart rate is 150/min, with uniform decelerations beginning at the peak of the contraction and return to baseline after contraction is over. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Decrease the rate of infusion of the maintenance IV solution b. Discontinue the infusion of the IV oxytocin Discontinue the oxytocin infusion immediately if the client is experiencing late decelerations due to uterine hyperstimulation. c. Increase the rate of infusion of the IV oxytocin d. Slow the client’s rate of breathing