After delivery, it is determined that there is a placenta accreta. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
1. 2 L oxygen by mask
2. Intravenous antibiotics
3. Intravenous oxytocin
4. Hysterectomy
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Rationale 1: Use of oxygen will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
Rationale 2: Use of intravenous antibiotics will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
Rationale 3: Use of intravenous oxytocin will not assist in the separation of the placenta.
Rationale 4: In placenta accreta, the placenta adheres in varied amounts to the myometrium. If hemorrhage occurs or the placenta fails to separate, the mother might need a hysterectomy.
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