A client whose labor is being augmented with an oxytocin(Pitocin) infusion requests an epidural for pain control. Findings of the last vaginal exam, performed 1 hour ago, were 3 cm cervical dilation, 60% effacement, and a 2-station. What action should the nurse implement first?

Determine current cervical dilation.

Explanation:

Oxytocin is a key hormone that acts on the uterus and breasts to induce uterine contractions and lactation afterward. On the other hand, Pitocin is a synthetic drug that mimics oxytocin by inducing labor and by strengthening labor contractions during childbirth. Pitocin is administered in an initial dose of 0.5-1 milliunits per minute (mU/min) and this amount is gradually increased in 1-2 mU/min until to reach the desired frequency of contractions and labor progressed to 5-6 cm dilation.

communicate with the patient and explain every step before proceeding to do so

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