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lak

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Before beginning an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor, the nurse obtains an obstetric history that includes which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Parity
  B) Stillbirths
  C) Abortions
  D) Previous obstetric problems
  E) Type of labor

Question 2

A nurse administering oxytocin (Pitocin) to a client should monitor the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Water intoxication
  B) Diarrhea
  C) Uterine rupture
  D) Headache
  E) Cardiac arrhythmias


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Before beginning an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor, the nurse obtains an obstetric history that includes parity, gravidity, previous obstetric problems, type of labor, stillbirths, abortions, and live-birth infant abnormalities.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
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A nurse should monitor a client receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) for the following adverse reactions: fetal bradycardia, uterine rupture, uterine hypertonicity, nausea, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, and anaphylactic reactions. Serious water intoxication (fluid overload, fluid volume excess) may occur, particularly when the drug is administered by continuous infusion and the patient is receiving fluids by mouth.


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