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A client is receiving oxytocin for induction. Which assessment finding would cause the RN to discontinue the infusion and notify the physician?
Uterine contractions less than 50 mmHg pressure.
Early decelerations noted with several contractions.
Moderate fetal heart rate variability.
Uterine contractions occurring every 90 seconds.
Blood pressure drop is a concern ,uterine contraction is not measured in mmHg
Early deceleration is normal ,if there is late deceleration then to be reported
If fetal heart rate stops then stop oxytocin and report immediately
If contraction is less than 90 seconds then the infusion has to be stoped and provider to be notified
Ans:Uterine contraction occuring every 90 seconds