Which Statement About the Advances in the Treatment of Respiratory

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn is false?

• A) Administering glucocorticoids to women in preterm labor accelerates the maturation of the fetus's lungs.
• B) Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor to increase their arterial oxygen before birth of the fetus.
• C) Instilling exogenous surfactant down an endotracheal tube of infants weighing less than 1000g.
• D) Supporting the infant's respiratory function by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

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