[Expert Solution]: The nurse is caring for a patient who is…

The nurse is caring for a patient who is 34 weeks pregnant and has been admitted in preterm labor. She is Gravida 2 Para 1 who has a history of gestational hypertension. Upon assessment, the patient reports: “Contractions becoming regular and more frequent.” The nurse notes that the cervix is dilated to 3cm and is 80% effaced. The nurse has received an order to administer terbutaline. What has terbutaline been prescribed for? What route will this medication be administered through? Provide 3 priority side effects the nurse will need to monitor for. How long can this patient receive this medication?