Oxytocin 20 Units Was Administered at the Time of Placental

question 8

Multiple Choice

Oxytocin 20 units was administered at the time of placental delivery.This was done primarily to:

• A)Contract the uterus and minimize bleeding.
• B)Decrease breast milk production.
• C)Decrease maternal blood pressure.
• D)Increase maternal blood pressure.

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