A Preterm Infant Is Most Likely to Develop Respiratory Distress

question 59

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant is most likely to develop respiratory distress because of

• A) bacterial pneumonia.
• B) a deficiency of surfactant.
• C) excess mucus within the upper airways.
• D) an inability of the immature diaphragm to contract.

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