The client is scheduled to be treated with Oxytocin by nasal spray. The nurse plans to administer the drug:
a. 2 to 3 minutes after the client nurses her baby.
b. 2 to 3 minutes before the client nurses her baby.
c. after delivery of the placenta.
d. as delivery of the placenta is imminent.
ANS: B
Oxytocin given via nasal spray should be administered 2 to 3 minutes before the client is ready to nurse and should not be administered to a pregnant client.
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