Self-care instructions for the client being discharged on oral ritodrine include:
a. avoid sexual intercourse.
b. limit sexual intercourse to once per week.
c. avoid breast massage.
d. maintaining strict bedrest.
ANS: A, C
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Correct a. and c. For the client receiving this uterine relaxant, sexual intercourse and breast massage should be avoided, because of these can stimulate contractions.
Incorrect b. and. d. Sexual intercourse should be avoided and the client needs only modified bedrest, not strict.
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