The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion is
a. Measuring urinary output
b. Increasing infusion rate every 30 minutes
c. Monitoring uterine response
d. Evaluating cervical dilation
C
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A Monitoring urinary output is important with Pitocin, but not the top priority.
B The infusion rate may be increased, but only after proper assessment that it is
appropriate.
C Because of the risk of hyperstimulation, which could result in decreased
placental perfusion and uterine rupture, the nurse's priority intervention is
monitoring uterine response.
D Monitoring labor progression is important, but not the top priority.
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