As Relates to the Use of Tocolytic Therapy to Suppress

question 23

Multiple Choice

As relates to the use of tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity,nurses should be aware that:

• A) the drugs can be given efficaciously up to the designated beginning of term at 37 weeks.
• B) there are no important maternal (as opposed to fetal) contraindications.
• C) its most important function is to afford the opportunity to administer antenatal glucocorticoids.
• D) if the patient develops pulmonary edema while receiving tocolytics, intravenous (IV) fluids should be given.

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