A client is 12 weeks pregnant and has experienced an incomplete abortion. The nurse prepares the client for administration of:
a. ritodrine HCl. c. oxytocin.
b. terbutaline sulfate. d. dinoprostone.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is a uterine relaxant.
B Incorrect: This is a uterine relaxant.
C Incorrect: This is not the best answer, because it requires a high dose to be effective in this situation.
D Correct: This is a commonly used prostaglandin for incomplete abortions or pregnancy terminations between the 12th and 20th weeks.
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