A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone). The best response by the nurse would be, "This medication:
1. "Will halt the labor process until the baby is more mature."
2. "Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe."
3. "Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant."
4. "Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."
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Rationale:
1. It has no effect on the labor process.
2. It has no effect on the smooth muscles in the lungs.
3. Betamethasone (Celestone) has been found to induce pulmonary maturation, and thereby decrease the risk of respiratory problems in the preterm infant.
4. This medication is not an antibiotic, and therefore will not help resolve a urinary tract infection.
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