In a patient with oxytocin-induced tachysystole with normal fetal heart tones, which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
A. Assist the patient to lateral position
B. Discontinue Pitocin
C. Administer IV fluid bolus
Answer: A. Assist the patient to lateral position
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