Multiple Choice
What definition of primary atelectasis would best fit that of a premature infant with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) ?
A) Partial or total collapse of previously expanded lung regions
B) Free pleural air compressed the lungs
C) Congenital heart defect causing compression of the lungs
D) The failure of the lungs to expand at birth
Correct Answer:
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