A pregnant woman at 29 weeks of gestation has been diagnosed with preterm labor.Her labor is being controlled with tocolytic medications.She asks when she might be able to go home.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

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The nurse should explain to the patient that she can go home when her preterm labor is stabilized with the tocolytic medication and home health visits are arranged for continued monitoring. The nurse should also clarify with the physician and healthcare team what criteria must be met before the patient is discharged. Option A is incorrect as the patient is only at 29 weeks and premature birth is not ideal. Option C may not provide the patient with specific information she is seeking. Option D is not relevant to the patient's question.

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