CASE STUDY 01 (POSTPARTUM)
Assessment
A 1,000 ml bag of Lactated Ringer's solution containing 10 units of Pitocin (oxytocin) is infusing via an 18 g peripheral IV in the left forearm at 125 ml per hour, with 300 ml remaining in the bag. The IV is patent, without redness or swelling, and can be discontinued when this bag's infusion is complete.
1. Prior to discontinuing the IV Pitocin (oxytocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
[pic]A) Vital signs.
[pic]B)