A nurse is assessing a 32-year-old postpartum patient and notes 2+ pitting edema of the ankles and pretibial area. The p...
A nurse is assessing a 32-year-old postpartum patient and notes 2+ pitting edema of the ankles and pretibial area. The patient denies having “swelling” prior to delivery. The nurse reviews the patients chart and notes that she was induced with oxytocin (Pitocin) over a 23-hour period.
What assessment data is critical to collect prior to collect prior to initiation of therapy with oxytocin?
What ongoing assessments are indicated?
What are the priority collaborative problems that you must consider for patients taking oxytocin?
Discuss nursing implications and rationale for patients receiving oxytocin therapy (using your Nursing Focus Process).
What are the most common adverse reactions?
What are the drug-to-drug, and drug-food/herbal interactions with oxytoin?
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