Which of the following dosing regimens of Oxytocin is CORRECT?
a. Administer 10 mg by intramuscular injection.
b. Administer 10 units in 500cc of normal saline in order to promote delivery of the fetus.
c. Administer 10 units IV bolus following delivery of the fetus.
d. Administer 10 units in 500cc of normal saline titrated according to severity of bleeding and uterine response.
d
Rationale: Oxytocin can be administered intramuscularly in 3–10 unit increments following delivery of the placenta, or by preparing 10–20 units in 500 or 1000 mL of normal saline or lactated Ringer's titrated according to severity of bleeding and uterine response.
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