The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to prevent preterm labor. The nurse would assess for which adverse effect?
a. Maternal tachycardia
b. Maternal hypertension
c. Fetal bradycardia
d. Fetal hypokalemia
ANS: A
Maternal tachycardia is the common negative side effect of terbutaline, which should be corrected with a dose of propranolol.
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