The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After the Third

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient after the third stage of labor,and the provider orders 20 mg of oxytocin to be given intramuscularly.The nurse will explain to the patient that this drug for which purpose?

• A)To allow the cervix to close
• B)To enhance milk letdown
• C)To prevent uterine atony
• D)To suppress lactation

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Definitions:

Adipocytes

Cells specialized in storing fat, found in the adipose tissue of the body.

Subatomic Particles

The smaller particles that make up atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells containing the genetic material, playing a key role in growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of atoms and involved in chemical reactions and electrical conductivity.