At Birth, Kammi's Body Has an Extremely Low Level of Surfactant

question 82

Multiple Choice

At birth, Kammi's body has an extremely low level of surfactant. What immediate impact will this have on Kammi?

• A)She will have great difficulty breathing.
• B)She will be classified as being of very low birth weight.
• C)She will be severely mentally retarded.
• D)She will show no attachment behavior toward her mother.

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