Natalie is experiencing uterine contractions during her 7th month of pregnancy. Which of the following would be true in this situation?
A. Magnesium sulfate will slow Natalie?s uterine contractions but may increase her heart and respiratory rate.
B. Natalie should refrain from using nifedipine for her contractions because it has been specifically disapproved by the FDA for this indication.
C. The benefit of having the Natalie's baby come to full term in utero can be substituted by the use of high-tech neonatal intensive care units.
D. Natalie should use terbutaline, which inhibits uterine contractions, although it increases the heart rates of the mother and fetus.
Answer: D
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