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What signs a client should observe carefully during the period of induction of labor?

What signs a client should observe carefully during the period of induction of labor?<br/>

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Answered Feb 24, 2018

Uterine tetany

Uterine tetany could result from the use of oxytocin to induce labor. Because oxytocin promotes powerful uterine contractions. uterine tetany may occur. The oxytocin infusion must be stopped to prevent uterine rupture and fetal compromise.
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