The nurse is caring for a patient who is currently receiving oxytocin (Pitocin). What will the nurse anticipate as an expected outcome of this medication?
Inducing labor in full-term gestation clients
Preventing contractions in pre-term clients
Prevention of pregnancy
Increase the amounts of eggs produced during ovulation
The Correct Answer is A
A. Oxytocin is primarily used to induce or augment labor in full-term clients, making this the correct statement regarding its expected outcome.
B. Oxytocin is not used to prevent contractions; it is used to stimulate them, especially during labor.
C. Oxytocin is not a contraceptive; it does not prevent pregnancy but is used in labor management.
D. Oxytocin does not influence egg production; it primarily affects uterine contractions and milk ejection in breastfeeding.
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