Immediately before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin), the nurse assesses which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Client's blood pressure
B) Fetal heart rate
C) Client's blood glucose
D) Client's temperature
E) Client's respiratory rate
Ans: A, B, E
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Immediately before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin), the nurse assesses the fetal heart rate and the client's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.
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