A primigravida arrived in the labor and delivery unit with r…
A primigravida arrived in the labor and delivery unit with rupture of membranes. The initial vaginal exam was 2 centimeters dilated, 40% effaced, and -3 station. Contractions are every 1 to 4 minutes, lasting 60 seconds, and mild. The next vaginal exam, 3 hours later, showed no cervical changes. The provider orders oxytocin for augmentation. When assessing the patient, the nurse with the understanding the indication for and the action of oxytocin should expect to note which of the following. With the understanding of the indication for and action of the medication, which of the following would indicate that oxytocin is effective? Select all that apply.
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