What should the nurse be aware of in the use of tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity?
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 on tocolytics,intravenous (IV) fluids should be given.
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