In evaluating the effectiveness of oxytocin induction, the nurse would expect:
1. contractions lasting 40 to 90 seconds, 2 to 3 minutes apart.
2. the intensity of contractions to be at least 110 to 130 mm Hg.
3. labor to progress at least 2 cm/hr dilation.
4. at least 30 mU/min of oxytocin will be needed to achieve cervical dilation.
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1. Correct. The goal of induction of labor is to produce contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 60 to 90 seconds.
2. Incorrect. The intensity of the contractions should be 40 to 90 mm Hg by IUPC.
3. Incorrect. Cervical dilation of 1 cm/hr in the active phase of labor is the goal in an oxyto-cin induction.
4. Incorrect. The dose is increased by 1 to 2 mU/min at intervals of 30 to 60 minutes until the desired contraction pattern is achieved. Doses are increased up to 20 to 40 mU/min maximum.
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