A client received oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment her labor. What would you expect to occur?
a. The force and frequency of contractions will increase, while the duration will decrease.
b. The force and duration of contractions will increase, while the frequency will decrease.
c. The force and frequency of contractions will decrease, while the duration increases.
d. The force, frequency, and duration of contractions will increase.
D
Labor augmentation with oxytocin should increase the intensity, frequency, and duration of contractions.
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