Which Statement Regarding the Use of Medications or Other Therapies

Which statement regarding the use of medications or other therapies for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the pregnant patient is accurate?

A) No contraindications exist for use of atropine in pregnancy.
B) Epinephrine is contraindicated because it decreases uteroplacental perfusion.
C) Lidocaine is contraindicated because it crosses the placenta and has adverse fetal effects.
D) Electric therapies are contraindicated because of the potential for electrocution of the infant.

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