Author Question: A client received oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment her labor. What would you expect to occur? a. The ... (Read 73 times)

cabate · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client received oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment her labor. What would you expect to occur?

a. The force and frequency of contractions will increase, while the duration will decrease.
b. The force and duration of contractions will increase, while the frequency will decrease.
c. The force and frequency of contractions will decrease, while the duration increases.
d. The force, frequency, and duration of contractions will increase.

Question 2

Under the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act, all health plans are required to allow new mothers and newborns to remain in the hospital for a minimum of _____ hours after a normal vaginal birth and for _____ hours after a cesarean birth

. a. 24, 73
b. 24, 96
c. 48, 96
d. 48, 120

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Labor augmentation with oxytocin should increase the intensity, frequency, and duration of contractions.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A The specified stays are 48 hours (2 days) for a vaginal birth and 96 hours (4 days) for a cesarean birth. The attending provider and the mother together can decide on an earlier discharge.
B The specified stays are 48 hours (2 days) for a vaginal birth and 96 hours (4 days) for a cesarean birth. The attending provider and the mother together can decide on an earlier discharge.
C The specified stays are 48 hours (2 days) for a vaginal birth and 96 hours (4 days) for a cesarean birth. The attending provider and the mother together can decide on an earlier discharge.
D The specified stays are 48 hours (2 days) for a vaginal birth and 96 hours (4 days) for a cesarean birth. The attending provider and the mother together can decide on an earlier discharge.