An LPN working at an obstetrician's office is talking to a woman who says, "I just hope I don't have to have any pitocin. My sister had that when she was in labor and she said it was awful."

The nurse's response would be based on which of the following principles?
A. If pitocin is used during delivery there is increased risk of uterine cancer later in life.
B. Pitocin is given in the physician's office to initiate labor.
C. Women who use pitocin are being prepared for a cesarean section.
D. Pitocin is a synthetic oxytocin used to encourage uterine contractions.


D

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