The nurse administered oxytocin 20 units at the time of placental delivery. Why was this primarily done?
1. To contract the uterus and minimize bleeding
2. To decrease breast milk production
3. To decrease maternal blood pressure
4. To increase maternal blood pressure
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Explanation: 1. Oxytocin is given to contract the uterus and minimize bleeding.
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