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Maggie and Ben's Preterm Baby Has Been Diagnosed as Having

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Maggie and Ben's preterm baby has been diagnosed as having respiratory distress syndrome. Which of the following is TRUE regarding respiratory distress syndrome?


A) It is due to maternal exposure to teratogens during pregnancy.
B) The baby's muscles may not be mature enough to sustain independent breathing.
C) The air sacs in the baby's lungs are over-lubricated, which makes breathing difficult.
D) It is due to anoxia during delivery.

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