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Metfan725

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After delivery of the infant, the nurse adds 20 units of oxytocin to the intravenous solution. The nurse understands that the purpose of this medication is to
 
  a. suppress lactation in a nonbreastfeeding mother
  b. shorten the length of the third stage of labor
  c. promote comfort during the immediate postpartum period
  d. prevent postpartum hemorrhage

Question 2

Following the insertion of a Paragard IUD, the nurse should counsel the client to
 
  a. have the device replaced every year
  b. douche with a Betadine solution for 3 days
  c. use a backup method for the first month
  d. notify the physician if the tails cannot be felt



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Answer to Question 1

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Oxytocin is a uterine stimulant administered to cause uterine contractions to promote uterine involution and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Oxytocin will not suppress lactation, and it will not promote comfort in the postpartal mother. While oxytocin can shorten the length of the third stage of labor, this is not the purpose of oxytocin.

Answer to Question 2

D
If the tail string is not felt in the vagina, the woman should notify her health care provider immediately. Paragard is approved for 10 years of use before replacement. Douching will cause severe drying of the vaginal mucosa.



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