A woman in labor and delivery is being given subcutaneous terbutaline for preterm labor. Which of the following common medication effects would the nurse expect to see in the mother?
a. Serum potassium level increases
b. Diarrhea
c. Urticaria
d. Complaints of nervousness
ANS: d
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a. The nurse would not expect to see a rise in the mother's serum potassium levels.
b. The beta agonists are not associated with diarrhea.
c. The beta agonists are not associated with urticaria.
d. Complaints of nervousness are commonly made by women receiving subcutaneous beta agonists.
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