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    A Newborn Has Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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A Newborn Has Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Question 24

Question 24

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A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. He develops atelectasis because of:


A) lack of surfactant.
B) pulmonary edema.
C) airway obstruction.
D) pulmonary fibrosis.

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