The nurse should provide self-care instructions for the client discharged on terbutaline via pump, including:
a. the pump is programmed only to provide a basal rate of the medication.
b. uterine contractions not controlled by two bolus doses within a four-hour period should be reported.
c. bolus doses may be used as long as the pulse rate is more than 110 beats per minute.
d. the medication is delivered into an intravenous access site.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The pump also can be programmed for bolus dosing.
B Correct: This is appropriate instruction.
C Incorrect: The pulse rate should be less than 110 beats per minute.
D Incorrect: The medication is administered subcutaneously via the pump.
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