Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who has a previous cesarean delivery with a vertical uterine incision.
The nurse should be aware that this client has an increased risk for which of the following adverse effects?
Uterine atony is a condition where the uterus fails to contract after delivery and can cause postpartum hemorrhage. Oxytocin can actually prevent uterine atony by stimulating uterine contractions and reducing blood loss.
Uterine inversion is a rare complication where the uterus turns inside out after delivery.
It is usually caused by excessive traction on the umbilical cord or fundal pressure.
Oxytocin does not increase the risk of uterine inversion.
Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and can be used to induce or augment labor. However, it also increases the risk of uterine rupture, especially in women who have a scarred uterus from a previous cesarean delivery with a vertical uterine incision. A vertical uterine incision is made in the contractile part of the uterus and is more likely to tear under stress than a low transverse incision, which is made in the lower segment of the uterus.
Uterine infection is an inflammation of the uterus that can occur after delivery due to bacterial contamination.
Oxytocin does not increase the risk of uterine infection.
Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and can be used to induce or augment labor. However, it also increases the risk of uterine rupture, especially in women who have a scarred uterus from a previous cesarean delivery with a vertical uterine incision. A vertical uterine incision is made in the contractile part of the uterus and is more likely to tear under stress than a low transverse incision, which is made in the lower segment of the uterus.
Normal ranges for oxytocin infusion during labor are 0.5 to 20 milliunits per minute, depending on the indication and maternal and fetal status. The infusion rate should be adjusted according to the frequency and strength of uterine contractions and the progress of cervical dilation.