The perinatal nurse is providing care to 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 betamethasone (Celestone) ,prescribed by the physician.The patient asks,"What is this injection for again?" Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A) Helps your baby grow and develop
B) Helps your baby's lungs to mature
C) Prepares your body to begin labor
D) Stabilizes your blood pressure
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