A Woman Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Boy at 35

question 25

Multiple Choice

A woman gives birth to a healthy baby boy at 35 weeks' gestation.What factor regarding the development of the normal respiratory system should the nurse consider when performing an assessment of the neonate?

• A) As the fetus approaches term, secretion of intrapulmonary fluid increases.
• B) Lung expansion after birth suppresses the further release of surfactant.
• C) Surfactant increases alveolar surface tension, allowing re-expansion after exhalation.
• D) Surfactant production is sufficient to maintain alveolar stability by about 34 weeks.

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