A client has been started on oxytocin (Pitocin) while in labor. Why is this medication being used for this client?
1. To prevent uterine rupture
2. To increase the volume of milk production
3. To cause milk to be ejected from the mammary glands
4. To cause the uterus to contract
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Uterine rupture is a possible side effect of oxytocin.
Rationale 2: Oxytocin does not increase the volume of milk production.
Rationale 3: Oxytocin is not given for this reason during labor.
Rationale 4: As blood levels of oxytocin rise, the uterus is stimulated to contract, assisting in labor and the delivery of the fetus and the placenta.
Global Rationale: As blood levels of oxytocin rise, the uterus is stimulated to contract, assisting in labor and the delivery of the fetus and the placenta. Uterine rupture is a possible side effect of oxytocin. Oxytocin does not increase the volume of milk production. Oxytocin is not given for milk ejection from the mammary glands during labor.
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