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A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to induce labor in a client. The nurse
recognizes that the oxytocin infusion can lead to which of the following?
A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to induce labor in a client. The nurse recognizes that the oxytocin infusion can lead to which of the following?
- Decreased postpartum hemorrhage
- Delayed milk production
- High risk of placenta previa
- Unnecessary cesarean birth (correct)
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Oxytocin Administration Risks
- Oxytocin infusion can lead to complications during labor induction
- Possible risks associated with oxytocin administration include:
- Uterine rupture
- Fetal distress
- Hyperstimulation of the uterus
- Water intoxication (hyponatremia) due to excessive fluid intake
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
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