The perinatal nurse is providing care to Marilyn, a 25-year-old G1 TPAL 0000 woman hospitalized with severe hypertension at 33 weeks gestation. The nurse is preparing to administer the second dose of ?-methasone prescribed by the physician. Marilyn asks:
"What is this injection for again?" The nurse's best response is:
A) "This is to help your baby's lungs to mature."
B) "This is to prepare your body to begin the labor process."
C) "This is to help stabilize your blood pressure."
D) "This is to help your baby grow and develop in preparation for birth."
A
"This is to help your baby's lungs to mature."
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