The Priority Nursing Care Associated with an Oxytocin (Pitocin)infusion Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion is:

• A) measuring urinary output.
• B) increasing infusion rate every 30 minutes.
• C) monitoring uterine response.
• D) evaluating cervical dilation.

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