Question

a nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation and has a new prescription for betamethasone. which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Answer 1

1. nurse should tell the client why she's getting the medicine

2. how it helps her baby

3. that the nurse will be there to help her

steps:

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1. The nurse should explain why the

client is getting a new medicine called

betamethasone.

2. Betamethasone helps the baby's

lungs and organs develop faster.

3. The medicine can also lower the risk

of some problems that can happen

when babies are born too early.

4. The nurse will watch the client closely

for any problems from the medicine. Nurse should also explain that there are potential risks associated with betamethasone, such as an increased risk of infection, high blood sugar levels, and fluid retention. The nurse should monitor the client closely for these potential side effects and report any concerns to the healthcare provider

5. The nurse will be there to answer any

questions and help the client feel

better.