A woman has been admitted for an external version. She has completed an ultrasound exam and is attached to the fetal monitor. Prior to the procedure, terbutaline will be administered to:
1. Provide analgesia.
2. Relax the uterus.
3. Induce labor.
4. Prevent hemorrhage.
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Rationale 1: Terbutaline has no analgesic effect.
Rationale 2: Terbutaline is a tocolytic administered with the purpose of relaxing the uterus.
Rationale 3: Terbutaline does not induce labor.
Rationale 4: Terbutaline does not prevent hemorrhage.
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