A client who gave birth would benefit from drug therapy with oxytocin (Syntocinon)to stimulate lactation.The nurse would instruct the client to take the medication at which of the following times?

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Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor and helps with milk letdown during breastfeeding. The medication should be taken before nursing the infant to ensure that the milk is available for the baby during the feeding. Taking the medication after nursing or at a scheduled time could potentially lead to a delay in milk production or an inadequate milk supply for the baby.

A Client Who Gave Birth Would Benefit from Drug Therapy