A woman in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation receives two 12 mg doses of betamethasone (Celestane) intramuscularly. The purpose of this pharmacologic treatment is to:

Methotrexate is a medication that can be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy by stopping the growth of the developing embryo and allowing the body to absorb it.

Surgery, such as salpingostomy or salpingectomy, may be required in some cases. Bedrest and suction D&C are not typically part of the treatment plan for an ectopic pregnancy.

A cesarean section is a surgical procedure used for delivering a baby during a full-term pregnancy and is not related to an ectopic pregnancy.

Health literacy is defined as the degree to which an individual can obtain, process, and

understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Basic functional health literacy refers to an individual's ability to read and understand simple health information and instructions.

While all the clients mentioned may be demonstrating health literacy, the ability to read and understand discharge instructions after routine surgery is a basic functional health literacy skill. This client is able to comprehend written health information and follow simple instructions, which is an important aspect of managing their own health care.

The other clients mentioned may be displaying a higher level of health literacy, such as the client who is teaching a class about cancer survival or the client with Type II Diabetes who is using nutritional information to make a grocery list. These individuals may have a greater ability to understand and apply complex health information and navigate the healthcare system.