An Infant Was Born 10 Weeks Premature and Requires Mechanical

question 4

Multiple Choice

An infant was born 10 weeks premature and requires mechanical ventilation.Two months later, the infant presents with hypoxemia and hypercapnia.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe documented on the chart?

• A) Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
• B) Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
• C) Bronchiolitis
• D) Pneumonia

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