The obstetrical nurse is administering oxytocin for her client to induce labor. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for administration of the drug?
A) For labor induction: Initial dose of 1 to 2 mU; increased 1 to 2 mU/min until an adequate labor pattern is achieved.
B) For labor augmentation: Initial dose: 1.5 to 2.0 mU; increased 1 to 2 mU/min until an adequate labor pattern is achieved.
C) For labor induction and labor augmentation: Maximum recommended dose is 25 mU/min.
D) For postpartum: 15 to 25 mU IM or IV after delivery of the placenta.
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The recommended dosages of oxytocin are as follows: for labor induction: Initial dose of 1 to 2 mU; increased 1 to 2 mU/min until an adequate labor pattern is achieved; for labor augmentation: Initial dose: 0.5 to 1.0 mU; increased 1 to 2 mU/min until an adequate labor pattern is achieved, for labor induction and labor augmentation: maximum recommended dose is 20 mU/min, and for postpartum: 10 to 20 mU IM or IV after delivery of the placenta.
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