The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After the Third

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient after the third stage of labor,and the provider orders 20 units 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:

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