A nurse is assisting with providing care for a client who is in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe to help with lung maturity?

Choice A rationale

Breastfeeding a newborn 6-8 times a day is insufficient. Newborns typically need more frequent feedings to ensure adequate nutrition and growth, generally more than 8 times.

Choice B rationale

Newborns should be breastfed 8-12 times in a 24-hour period. This frequent feeding ensures they receive enough nutrients, helps establish milk supply, and supports healthy growth.

Choice C rationale

Feeding 10-14 times a day can be appropriate for some newborns but may not be necessary for all. The standard recommendation is 8-12 times, balancing nourishment and mother's comfort.

Choice D rationale

Breastfeeding 12-16 times a day is excessive and may cause maternal fatigue and discomfort. The general guideline of 8-12 times is sufficient to meet a newborn's nutritional needs.

Choice A rationale

Decrease proteinuria is not the primary goal for magnesium sulfate therapy. It's an indicator of kidney function and hypertension severity. Therapy focuses on neuroprotection and seizure prevention. Proteinuria reflects preeclampsia's renal impact, not neuroprotection.

Choice B rationale

Prevent maternal seizures is magnesium sulfate's primary goal. It stabilizes neuronal membranes, reducing seizure risk in severe preeclampsia. By inhibiting NMDA receptors and calcium channels, it prevents seizures, critical for maternal-fetal safety.

Choice C rationale

Reduce deep tendon reflexes is not magnesium sulfate's primary goal, but a side effect. It signifies therapeutic levels, indicating potential toxicity. Reflex reduction helps assess magnesium toxicity risk, ensuring safe neuroprotective dosing.