One of the Major Problems a Premature Infant May Develop

question 101

Multiple Choice

One of the major problems a premature infant may develop is respiratory distress syndrome. This occurs because in a premature infant,

• A) oxygen transport is impaired.
• B) surfactant isn't produced.
• C) the lungs are collapsed.
• D) there aren't enough red blood cells to carry oxygen.
• E) there is mixing of the arterial and venous blood.

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