A nurse prepares to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intramuscularly during the third stage of labor for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply
A) Production of uterine contractions
B) Stimulation of milk ejection
C) Control of postpartum bleeding
D) Initiation of labor
E) Control of postpartum hemorrhage
Ans: A, C, E
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) may be given intramuscularly during the third stage of labor to produce uterine contractions and control postpartum bleeding and hemorrhage.
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