Concerning the use of tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity, nurses should be aware that:
1. the drugs can be given efficaciously up to the designated beginning of term at 37 weeks.
2. there are no important maternal (as opposed to fetal) contraindications.
3. its most important function is to afford the opportunity to administer antenatal glucocorticoids.
4. if the patient develops pulmonary edema while on tocolytics, IV fluids should be given.
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1. Incorrect. Once the pregnancy has reached 34 weeks, the risks of tocolytic therapy out-weigh their benefits.
2. Incorrect. There are important maternal contraindications for tocolytic therapy.
3. Correct. Buying time for antenatal glucocorticoids to accelerate fetal lung development might be the best reason to use tocolytics.
4. Incorrect. Tocolytic-induced edema can be caused by IV fluids.
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