The nurse teaches the postpartum client about oxytocin (Pitocin). The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
1. "It will increase my uterine contractions."
2. "It will increase my volume of fluid loss."
3. "It will increase my vaginal muscle tone."
4. "It will increase my milk production."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oxytocin (Pitocin), administered in the postpartum period, causes the smooth muscle of the uterus to contract.
Rationale 2: Oxytocin (Pitocin) does not promote fluid loss.
Rationale 3: Oxytocin (Pitocin) does not increase vaginal muscle tone.
Rationale 4: Oxytocin (Pitocin) will not increase milk production.
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