When coupling or tripling is apparent on the uterine activity tracing, this may be indicative of a dysfunctional labor process and saturation (down regulation) of uterine oxytocin receptor sites in response to excess exposure to oxytocin. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?
A. Normal response; continue to increase oxytocin titration
B. Turn patient on side
C. Decrease or discontinue oxytocin infusion
Ans: C. Decrease or discontinue oxytocin infusion
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