Nurse should initiate an infusion of oxytocin

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The nurse should initiate an infusion of oxytocin and change the client's position hourly because the client is most likely experiencing dysfunctional labor as evidenced by the client's cervical assessment findings not changing during an 8 hr period The nurse should monitor the frequency of uterine contractions and cervical dilation because dysfunctional labor can increase the risk for uterine rupture and fetal distress, leading to emergency cesarean birth.

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