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A Client Is Receiving Oxytocin (Pitocin) to Induce Labor

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A client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. The uterine contractions have become persistently hypertonic and the infusion is stopped. The health care provider has prescribed a tocolytic to stop contractions. Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?


A) Naloxone (Narcan)
B) Terbutaline (Brethine)
C) Ephedrine
D) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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