Question: When caring for a laboring client, which assessment finding indicates the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion should be discontinued? When caring for a laboring client, which assessment finding indicates the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion should be discontinued? Uterine contractions occur every 2 to 3 minutes and last 40 to 60 seconds. The vaginal exam reveals that the client is entering transition. The client reports that the uterine contractions are strong in intensity. Uterine contractions that are continuous and sustained.