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A postpartum woman is ordered to receive oxytocin to stimulate the uterus to contract. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
 
  A) Administer the drug as an IV bolus injection.
  B) Give as a vaginal or rectal suppository.
  C) Piggyback the IV infusion into a primary line.
  D) Withhold the drug if the woman is hypertensive.

Question 2

A newborn is suspected of having fetal alcohol syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
 
  A) Bradypnea
  B) Hydrocephaly
  C) Flattened maxilla
  D) Hypoactivity



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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