Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor, has a new prescription for betamethasoneWhich of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Betamethasone enhances fetal lung maturity by stimulating surfactant production, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. It does not affect heart rate, stop contractions, or halt dilation.