The client receiving oxytocin for induction of labor should be monitored for which risks of therapy?
a. hypotensive crisis c. uterine rupture
b. fetal distress d. hyperthermia
ANS: B, C
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Correct b. and c. These are potential risks of oxytocin induction.
Incorrect a. and d. Hypertensive crisis is a risk but not hypotensive or hyperthermic.
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