How Should the Therapist Interpret a Lecithin-To-Sphingomyelin (L:S) Ratio of 2:1

question 1

Multiple Choice

How should the therapist interpret a lecithin-to-sphingomyelin (L:S) ratio of 2:1?

• A) The presence of lung maturity
• B) A gestational age of less than 28 weeks
• C) The likelihood of RDS
• D) Laboratory error

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