A Patient Who Has Experienced Preterm Births with Her Previous

A patient who has experienced preterm births with her previous two pregnancies will begin receiving hydroxyprogesterone caproate [Makena] to prevent preterm delivery with her current pregnancy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about this drug?

A) "I should report any calf pain immediately."
B) "I will eventually learn to administer the injections of this drug myself."
C) "This drug may cause fluid retention and glucose intolerance."
D) "This medication must be given once a week until 37 weeks' gestation."

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