Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of preterm labor. Which medication is most likely to be ordered?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Betamethasone promotes fetal lung maturity terbutaline and magnesium sulfate are tocolytics to halt preterm contractions and magnesium may also provide neuroprotection. All are commonly ordered in preterm labor.

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