Multiple Choice
For which patient should the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion be discontinued immediately?
A) A woman in active labor with contractions every 31 minutes lasting 60 seconds each
B) A woman in transition with contractions every 2 minutes lasting 90 seconds each
C) A woman in active labor with contractions every 2 to 3 minutes lasting 70 to 80 seconds each
D) A woman in early labor with contractions every 5 minutes lasting 40 seconds each
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