Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor. The client has a new order for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Betamethasone enhances fetal lung surfactant production, reducing respiratory distress risk. It doesn't affect cervical dilation, heart rate, or stop contractions.