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A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor


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A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor. The client has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?

Correct Answer: C

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Answer: C. It promotes fetal lung maturity.


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1. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that helps accelerate fetal lung maturation by stimulating the production of surfactant.
2. Surfactant is essential for proper lung function and helps prevent respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.
3. Administering betamethasone to the mother before preterm delivery can significantly reduce the risk of neonatal respiratory complications.

Summary:
A: Incorrect - Betamethasone does not affect fetal heart rate.
B: Incorrect - Betamethasone does not stop preterm labor contractions.
D: Incorrect - Betamethasone does not halt cervical dilation.
E, F, G: Not provided as they are not applicable to the question.

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