0000Customized Subject Test23. One day after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery at term of a healthy 3465-g (7-lb 10-oz) male newborn, a 32-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 4, has a 12-hour history of episodes ofincreasingly severe lower abdominal cramps. The cramps usually occur when she breast-feeds her newborn. She has no history of serious illness and takes no medications. Her temperatureis 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 82/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 124/72 mm Hg. The uterine fundus is firm and consistent in size with a 22-week gestation. Release of whichof the following is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?A) AngiotensinB) OxytocinC) Parathyroid hormoneD) ProlactinE) Renin

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