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A Client in Labor Is Receiving an Oxytocin (Pitocin)drip by the Intravenous

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A client in labor is receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) drip by the intravenous route.The nurse assesses the mother for which of the following adverse drug effects during the infusion?


Definitions:

Weakening Immune System

A decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system, which reduces the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases.

Susceptible To Pneumonia

Having an increased vulnerability or tendency to develop pneumonia, an infectious disease affecting the lungs.

Slower Neural Processing

A reduced speed in the cognitive processing of information by the nervous system.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, a critical measure of heart function and overall cardiovascular health.

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