A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving terbutaline to treat preterm labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential adverse effect of this medication?

A. Hypnosis can be beneficial if you practiced it during the prenatal period

Hypnosis techniques for pain management during labor can indeed be effective if practiced and learned before the onset of labor. Practicing hypnosis techniques during the prenatal period allows the individual to become more familiar with the process, enhancing their ability to use hypnosis as a pain management tool during labor.

B. Hypnosis does not work for controlling pain associated with labor: This statement is inaccurate. While hypnosis might not be effective for everyone, it can be a beneficial technique for managing labor pain in some individuals. It's important not to dismiss its potential efficacy for pain control in labor.

C. Synchronized breathing will be required during hypnosis: While breathing techniques are often incorporated into various pain management strategies during labor, such as in childbirth education classes or relaxation techniques, the requirement for synchronized breathing specifically during hypnosis is not universally accurate. Hypnosis techniques can vary, and they might or might not involve synchronized breathing.

D. Focusing on controlling body functions will be helpful during hypnosis: Hypnosis typically involves relaxation and focus but not necessarily the conscious control of body functions. The emphasis in hypnosis is often on relaxation, mental imagery, and suggestion rather than active control of physiological functions.

A. Postpartum hemorrhage: Effacement and dilation relate to the progress of labor, not postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding that occurs after childbirth, typically within 24 hours, and can have various causes unrelated to cervical dilation.

B. Incompetent cervix: Incompetent cervix, also known as cervical insufficiency, refers to the premature and painless dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy. It is not directly related to the dilation mentioned in the scenario. However, it is possible that the client may have misunderstood the timing of contractions, and the nurse should assess for other signs of cervical insufficiency.

C. Hyperemesis gravidarum: Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. It is not directly related to cervical dilation or effacement.

D. Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. Cervical dilation and effacement are not associated with ectopic pregnancies.