Why Monitor Intake and Output for Oxytocin: Preventing Serious Fluid Imbalances
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Oxytocin, a hormone widely used in obstetrics for labor induction and augmentation, possesses a potent antidiuretic effect similar to vasopressin. This makes monitoring intake and output for oxytocin an essential safety measure to prevent serious complications like fluid overload and water intoxication.
