What Is the Primary Purpose for the Use of Tocolytic

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose for the use of tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity?

• A) Drugs can be efficaciously administered up to the designated beginning of term at 37 weeks gestation.
• B) Tocolytic therapy has no important maternal (as opposed to fetal)contraindications.
• C) The most important function of tocolytic therapy is to provide the opportunity to administer antenatal glucocorticoids.
• D) If the client develops pulmonary edema while receiving tocolytic therapy,then intravenous (IV)fluids should be given.