Before the physician performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a
a. Tocolytic drug
b. Contraction stress test (CST)
c. Local anesthetic
d. Foley catheter
A
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A A tocolytic drug will relax the uterus before and during version, making
manipulation easier.
B CST is used to determine the fetal response to stress.
C A local anesthetic is not used with external version.
D The bladder should be emptied, but catheterization is not necessary.
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