A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The patient asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone) . The best response by the nurse would be "This medication:
A) "Will halt the labor process until the baby is more mature."
B) "Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe."
C) "Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant."
D) "Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."
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