[Expert Solution]: A patient at 33 weeks gestation is…

A patient at 33 weeks gestation is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with signs of premature labor. Which actions should the nurse prioritize when providing care to this patient? Select all that apply. Administer oxytocin to induce labor and facilitate delivery. Administer betamethasone steroid injection to the mother for fetal lung maturation. Administer tocolytic medications as prescribed to suppress uterine contractions. Assess the patient’s vital signs and uterine activity every 15 minutes. Prepare the patient for an emergency cesarean section. Place the patient in a side-lying position to promote optimal blood flow to the uterus.