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mrsjacobs44

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A client is receiving terbutaline for preterm labor. After administering the drug, the nurse would be alert for which of the following as an adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diplopia
  B) Nervousness
  C) Tremor
  D) Palpitations
  E) Heartburn

Question 2

A client who is receiving a tocolytic develops hypotension. The nurse would notify the primary health care provider and place the client in which position?
 
  A) Supine
  B) Lithotomy
  C) Left lateral
  D) Knee-chest


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
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Adverse reactions associated with terbutaline include nervousness, restlessness, tremor, headache, anxiety, hypertension, palpitations, arrhythmias, hypokalemia, and pulmonary edema. Diplopia and heartburn are associated with indomethacin.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
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If a client develops hypotension while receiving a tocolytic drug, the nurse would notify the primary health care provider and place the client in the left lateral position to promote adequate fetal perfusion until the provider orders otherwise.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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