A Woman Is Experiencing Preterm Labor

A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone. Which is the nurse's best response?

A) "This medication will halt the labor process until the baby is more mature."
B) "This medication will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe."
C) "This medication is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant."
D) "This medication is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."