The Lecithin-Sphingomyelin (L-S) Ratio Is Used to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The lecithin-sphingomyelin (L-S) ratio is used to

• A) determine lung maturity.
• B) rule out uterine infections.
• C) determine cardiac activity.
• D) determine fetal abnormalities.

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