A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client based on the understanding that this drug is used for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply
A) Gestational diabetes and a large fetus
B) Rh problems
C) Premature rupture of membranes
D) Uterine inertia
E) Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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A nurse may be asked to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client with the following: gestational diabetes and a large fetus, Rh problems, premature rupture of membranes, uterine inertia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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