The Nurse Recognizes That Uterine Hyperstimulation with Oxytocin Requires Emergency

The nurse recognizes that uterine hyperstimulation with oxytocin requires emergency interventions.What clinical cues alert the nurse that the woman is experiencing uterine hyperstimulation?
(Select all that apply) .

A) Uterine contractions lasting <90 seconds and occurring >2 minutes in frequency
B) Uterine contractions lasting >90 seconds and occurring <2 minutes in frequency
C) Uterine tone <20 mm Hg
D) Uterine tone >20 mm Hg
E) Increased uterine activity accompanied by a nonreassuring FHR and pattern

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