NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Maternity Questions Questions
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A primigravida is admitted to the labor area with ruptured membranes and contractions occurring every 2 to 3 minutes, lasting 45 seconds. After 3 hours of labor, the client's contractions are now every 7 to 10 minutes, lasting 30 seconds. The nurse administers oxytocin (Pitocin) as ordered. The expected outcome of this drug is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin is used to augment labor by increasing contraction frequency, duration, and intensity. The expected outcome is regular contractions every 2–3 minutes, lasting 40–60 seconds, with moderate intensity and adequate resting tone, promoting effective labor progression. The other options describe unrealistic or unrelated effects.
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