A client is scheduled for an external cephalic version. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following medications prior to the procedure?

Rationale: A. Methylergonovine is used to contract the uterus postpartum, not before external cephalic version. B. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and is contraindicated before the procedure. C. Betamethasone is given to promote fetal lung maturity, not specifically for this procedure. D. Terbutaline is a tocolytic medication given prior to external cephalic version to relax the uterus and facilitate turning the fetus.