Oxytocin 20 units was administered at the time of placental delivery. This was done primarily to:
1. Contract the uterus and minimize bleeding.
2. Decrease breast milk production.
3. Decrease maternal blood pressure.
4. Increase maternal blood pressure.
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Rationale:
1. Oxytocin is given to contract the uterus and minimize bleeding.
2. Oxytocin does not have an effect on maternal blood pressure or breast milk production.
3. Oxytocin does not have an effect on maternal blood pressure or breast milk production.
4. Oxytocin does not have an effect on maternal blood pressure or breast milk production.
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