Before the physician performs an external version,the nurse should expect an order for a:
A) tocolytic drug.
B) contraction stress test (CST).
C) local anesthetic.
D) Foley catheter.

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A tocolytic drug will relax the uterus before and during version,thus making manipulation easier.CST is used to determine the fetal response to stress.A local anesthetic is not used with external version.The bladder should be emptied; however,catheterization is not necessary.

Before the Physician Performs an External Version,the Nurse Should Expect