A nurse should monitor a client for which of the following adverse reactions during the administration of tocolytic therapy to prevent uterine contractions? Select all that apply
A) Fatigue
B) Diaphoresis
C) Diplopia
D) Hypertension
E) Prolonged vaginal bleeding
Ans: A, B, C
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A nurse should monitor a client for the following adverse reactions during tocolytic therapy to prevent uterine contractions: fatigue, flushing, headache, diplopia, diaphoresis, hypotension, depressed reflexes, and flaccid paralysis.
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