The nurse administered oxytocin 20 units 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.
Rationale 2: Oxytocin does not have an effect on breast milk production.
Rationale 3: Oxytocin does not have an effect on maternal blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Oxytocin does not have an effect on maternal blood pressure.
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