The Parent of a 2-Week-Old Infant Reports That the Infant

question 1

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 2-week-old infant reports that the infant was diagnosed with transient tachypnea of the newborn shortly after birth. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner understands that, in this condition what is true?

• A) Antibiotic therapy is generally necessary to prevent severe infection.
• B) Home oxygen therapy is needed until the infant grows out of the condition.
• C) Recovery is usually complete with minimal intervention and treatments.
• D) Treatment with exogenous surfactant and mechanical ventilation is needed.

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